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
Example Sentences
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Spokesman Peter Myles, who farms in Angus, says the arrangement only applies to "a double decker bus full" of shearers from the southern hemisphere who have been coming to Scotland for generations.
From BBC ● Mar. 19, 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
Alexander Dennis, which manufactures single and double decker buses, said the new proposed structure would lower costs and increase efficiency.
From BBC ● Jun. 11, 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
Decker, who took over the role in 2022 and is currently 63 years-old, is expected to return in the next few months, according to a company statement.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 12, 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
One Decker is “rock climbing” while an employee in the room texts away.
From "They Both Die at the End" by Adam Silvera
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