Synonyms of decks

decks 1 of 2

noun

plural of deck

as in balconies

a flat roofless structure attached to a building

the family usually ate on the deck on summer evenings

Synonyms & Similar Words

• balconies
• terraces
• porches
• sundecks
• verandas
• galleries
• stoops
• lanais

decks

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of deck

as in adorns

to make more attractive by adding something that is beautiful or becoming

deck the halls with boughs of holly

Synonyms & Similar Words

• adorns
• decorates
• drapes
• dresses
• trims
• ornaments
• arrays
• graces
• bedecks
• paints
• festoons
• garnishes
• embosses
• embellishes
• beautifies
• enriches
• traps
• emblazes
• bedizens
• gussies up
• caparisons
• dolls up
• blazons
• does
• pretties (up)
• tricks (out)
• fancifies
• does up
• bosses
• fancies up
• glitzes (up)
• diamonds
• gems
• embroiders
• garlands
• figures
• ribbons
• brightens
• chases
• jewels
• wreathes
• fringes
• braids
• freshens
• dresses up
• fillets
• accessorizes
• frills
• swags
• smartens
• flounces
• gilds
• feathers
• laces
• furbelows
• filigrees
• appliqués
• pearls
• redoes
• hangs
• impearls
• redecorates
• spruces (up)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• scars
• disfigures
• spoils
• mars
• defaces
• displays
• simplifies
• strips
• blemishes
• streamlines
• reveals
• dismantles
• exposes
• denudes
• uncovers
• bares
• divests
• uglifies

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of decks

Noun

Wide teak decks, forward observation seating and heated exterior spaces make spending long periods outdoors comfortable even in Arctic conditions. — Dea Jusufi, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026

Part three shows footage of the unidentified passenger picking at her foot, which appears to have dry skin, on one of the boat’s decks. — Perri Ormont Blumberg, FOXNews.com, 25 July 2026

Flow charts and decks created in headquarters are more likely to mask what’s really going on. — Shawn Tully, Fortune, 24 July 2026

Composed of three treehouse-style pods that are connected by decks, this villa includes floor-to-ceiling windows that afford sweeping views of the island’s Major Harbor area. — Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 23 July 2026

Flexible cargo decks The ship has 14 decks for vehicles, with nine fixed and five adjustable. — Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 23 July 2026

The downtown parking study will examine existing parking lots, decks and on street spaces. — Dj Simmons july 22, Charlotte Observer, 22 July 2026

Symmetry is perfectly suited to charter, offering expansive exterior decks, flexible accommodation, myriad amenities, and, perhaps most importantly, a cleaner way of cruising. — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 22 July 2026

Spray high-traffic areas and around patios, play equipment, pools, and decks. — Barbara Gillette, The Spruce, 22 July 2026

Verb

Its vessels would be sexy and sleek, cabins outfitted with red hammocks and decks child-free. — Jp Brammer, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 July 2026

The costuming, which decks its cast in traditional Polynesian attire, nails the transition between media, but the real humans of the film clash against the cartoonish designs of Hei Hei or the giant crab Tamatoa (Jemaine Clement). — Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 8 July 2026

Tour The Decorations At The Davis Mansion The Davis Mansion is a beautiful example of Greek Revival architecture that's worth visiting any time of year, but particularly at the holidays when the staff decks the halls with festive displays. — Heather Bien, Southern Living, 5 Dec. 2025

From perfectly frosted cookies to meticulously wrapped gifts, no one decks the halls quite like Claire. — Jessica Radloff, Glamour, 30 Nov. 2025

Alternatively, indulge in the timeless elegance of the Ritz Paris, which decks its halls in festive holiday fashion every year. — Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 29 Nov. 2025

Christmas music decks the halls of the Billboard Holiday 100 at the end of every year, but some creepy cuts lurk around the October charts as well. — Joe Lynch, Billboard, 27 Oct. 2025

When that doesn’t work, Murtagh decks him. — Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 12 Sep. 2025

Virgin Voyages The adults-only cruise line decks its ships out for Halloween and features special activities on select October sailings. — Nathan Diller, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025