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
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Avery and Max then shared a kiss as the three laid out on the sundeck together. Stephanie Wenger, People.com, 16 May 2025 As the day winds down, Alesia and Nate get together for some cheese and wine on the sundeck, a date that doubles as entertainment for the others watching them from the crew mess. Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 13 May 2025 Not to be left out are the picturesque grounds, which are strewn with moss-laden oak trees and host an Ipe wood sundeck encircling an elevated pool and spillover spa encased in stone. Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 28 Mar. 2025 The outdoor spaces have a dynamic, terraced layout with swaying palms and local plants growing in between the sundecks and cabanas, delivering privacy, plenty of tropical vibes, and reminding travelers of the richness of the Yucatán jungle. Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 17 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for sundeck

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 28 May. 2025.

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