flight deck
Americannoun
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Navy. the upper deck of an aircraft carrier, constructed and equipped for the landing and takeoff of aircraft.
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Aeronautics. (in certain aircraft) an elevated compartment containing the instruments and controls used by the pilot, copilot, and flight engineer to operate the aircraft.
noun
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the crew compartment in an airliner Compare cockpit
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the upper deck of an aircraft carrier from which aircraft take off and on which they land
Etymology
Origin of flight deck
First recorded in 1920–25
Example Sentences
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The center is also expected to have 20 planes and jets, including a Boeing 747, a mock flight deck and a pair of introductory films produced by J.J.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 19, 2026
The reports also said Xi spoke to sailors who lined up along the flight deck and dock, saluting and shouting in unison: "Follow the party's command, fight to win, and uphold fine conduct!"
From BBC • Nov. 7, 2025
The J-35, J-15 and KJ-600 all appeared on the carrier’s flight deck during Wednesday’s commissioning ceremony, according to Xinhua.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 7, 2025
HMS Prince of Wales, which docked in Singapore on Monday, is one of the UK Navy's largest ships with a flight deck large enough to fit three football pitches.
From BBC • Jun. 24, 2025
Dutchy completes his technical training and aircraft carrier flight deck training, and after he’s been in San Diego for a month, he learns that soon he’ll be shipping out.
From "Orphan Train" by Christina Baker Kline
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