decker
noun
something, as a ship or bed, having a specified number of decks, floors, levels, or the like (used in combination).
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decker
1 American
[dek-er]
/ ˈdɛk ər /
noun
Decker
2
American
[dek-er]
/ ˈdɛk ər /
noun
Decker
1
British
/ ˈdɛkə /
noun
-decker
2
British
adjective
Etymology
Origin of decker
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Fire engines, ambulances and police were stationed on Landport Road, in Lewes, alongside a double decker bus by the community hub waiting for passengers to board.
From BBC ● Aug. 13, 2026
Several official-looking signs have popped up across Chelmsford over the past 18 months, with the latest poking fun at double decker bus drivers after one vehicle became wedged recently.
From BBC ● Oct. 9, 2025
The bus, a white single decker vehicle, was travelling near the entrance to the A&E department, police added.
From BBC ● Aug. 8, 2025
The 74-year-old was hit by the single decker in the city's busy Cowgate area on Saturday at about 19:25 .
From BBC ● Nov. 3, 2024
A red double- decker bus propelled by an air bubble floated up and down the silent street.
From "The God of Small Things" by Arundhati Roy
Mr. Decker is endowed chair of leadership at Northwood University.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 19, 2026
“I’d like a call back that day, obviously—I’d like a call back within an hour,” Decker says.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 18, 2026
"We are looking forward to receiving exciting research proposals from our user community," says Decker.
From Science Daily ● Jun. 24, 2026
“We have the scientists, we have the technicians, we have the advocates,” said Michelle Decker, who is on the coalition’s executive committee and serves as president and CEO of the Inland Empire Community Foundation.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 30, 2026
Death-Cast is here to prepare Deckers and their loved ones, not for the Decker to turn their back on their loved ones.
From "They Both Die at the End" by Adam Silvera
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