sundeck

noun

sun·​deck ˈsən-ˌdek 

1

: the usually upper deck of a ship that is exposed to the most sun

2

: a roof, deck, or terrace for sunning

Synonyms of sundeck

• deck
• balcony
• terrace
• porch

Examples of sundeck in a Sentence

the girls spent the afternoon reading and tanning on the sundeck

Recent Examples on the Web

By the early 1990s, 90 percent of the Willamette’s old-growth forests had already been chopped down and rendered into sundecks and pleasure boats. — Literary Hub, 10 July 2026

Other highlights include a wellness area, a winter garden, a helipad that doubles as a sport deck, and a sundeck with another pool. — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 30 June 2026

Walkways through lush gardens lead to secret wooden sundecks jutting out into the serene waters of Cala Capra. — Helen Iatrou, Travel + Leisure, 24 June 2026

Between excursions, the pool, sundeck, board games, cooking classes, open bridge, and captain meet-and-greets help fill the gaps between excursions. — Ashlea Halpern, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1876, in the meaning defined at sense 2