quarterdeck

American  

[kwawr-ter-dek] / ˈkwɔr tərˌdɛk /

noun

Nautical.

1. the part of a weather deck that runs aft from the midship area or the mainmast to the stern or poop of a vessel.

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quarterdeck British  

/ ˈkwɔːtəˌdɛk /

noun

1. nautical the after part of the weather deck of a ship, traditionally the deck on a naval vessel for official or ceremonial use

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Etymology

Origin of quarterdeck

First recorded in 1620–30

Example Sentences

That would lead to my favorite place for seafood in the D.C. area, which is Quarterdeck in Arlington.

From Washington Post • Feb. 21, 2022

At Quarterdeck in Arlington, they’re $135 but not always available; extra-large crabs are $110 for a dozen.

From Washington Post • Jul. 6, 2019

But Quarterdeck does just that: During Chesapeake blue crab season, this Arlington spot steams crustaceans straight from Maryland.

From Washington Post • Aug. 11, 2016

The Quarterdeck is one of the very few al fresco restaurants open to the public on the harbor, and visiting it on foot involves negotiating an obstacle course over highways and through office buildings.

From Time Magazine Archive

Microsoft, Toshiba, Quarterdeck, Digital Research, Tandy, Novell and hundreds of others rent public support forum space on CompuServe to keep in touch with customers all over the world.

From The Online World by De Presno, Odd