sundeck

noun

sun·​deck ˈsən-ˌdek How to pronounce sundeck (audio)
1
: the usually upper deck of a ship that is exposed to the most sun
2
: a roof, deck, or terrace for sunning

Examples of sundeck in a Sentence

the girls spent the afternoon reading and tanning on the sundeck
Recent Examples on the Web The entire private space measures more than 16,000 square feet, with multiple sundecks, a swimming pool, and a private beachfront with hammock and ocean access. Jackie Caradonio, Travel + Leisure, 23 Apr. 2024 Scenes including flashy helicopter landings, luxury tenders, and sundeck pool parties add a dose of verisimilitude for a yacht with a real-life charter rate of about $1.1 million per week, plus expenses. Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 20 Apr. 2024 The eight-deck exterior by Australian designer Marc Newson houses a large helipad, sundeck, spacious beach club aft and 21,527 square feet of glass, the largest panes to ever be built into a yacht. Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 8 Apr. 2024 To Curbed, Castellano detailed plans for a furnished patio top deck, 24 hotel rooms with sundecks and two clubs spaced across the lower levels. Zoe G Phillips, The Hollywood Reporter, 25 Mar. 2024 Also among the many amenities will be 24 hotel rooms on the ship's fifth level, complete with private sundecks. Charlotte Phillipp, Peoplemag, 25 Mar. 2024 The private terrace spans over 3,000 square feet and features a hot tub, sundeck, and dining area. Harrison Pierce, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Mar. 2024 Geared toward outdoor living, Spear sports an expansive sundeck, multiple alfresco dining spots, and plenty of open-air lounge areas. Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 22 Mar. 2024 The villa's private pool is surrounded by a paved sundeck with sun loungers and native plants and flowers that deliver extra privacy. Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 20 Mar. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1876, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Time Traveler
The first known use of sundeck was in 1876

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“Sundeck.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sundeck. Accessed 29 Apr. 2024.

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