double-decker
Americannoun
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something with two decks, tiers, or the like, as two beds one above the other, a ship with two decks above the water line, or a bus with two decks.
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a food item consisting of two main layers, as a sandwich made with three slices of bread and two layers of filling.
noun
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a bus with two passenger decks
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informal
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a thing or structure having two decks, layers, etc
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( as modifier )
a double-decker sandwich
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Etymology
Origin of double-decker
An Americanism dating back to 1825–35
Example Sentences
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They took an old double-decker bus, removed the roof, and retrofitted the rest, instead of just renting a tour bus.
From Salon ● Jun. 23, 2026
The world's first hydrogen double-decker bus fleet which was ditched in Aberdeen cost almost £14m, figures have revealed.
From BBC ● Apr. 21, 2026
Outside the venue, a double-decker bus was parked with signage advertising the LP, which is called “The Boys of Dungeon Lane” after a road in his Liverpool hometown.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 28, 2026
Inaugurated in 1863, the tram is one of the world's oldest, and among only a few to operate double-decker cars.
From Barron's ● Feb. 25, 2026
The Relays are held in a big double-decker stadium called Franklin Field.
From "Crash" by Jerry Spinelli
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