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.

---

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

---

Etymology

Origin of quarterdeck

First recorded in 1620–30

Example Sentences

“I was on the quarterdeck, just about where we are,” he told The Times.

From Los Angeles Times

They’d all gathered on the quarterdeck to discuss strategy as they got closer to Epirus.

From Literature

Water submerged the MV X-Press Pearl’s quarterdeck a day after firefighters extinguished a blaze that had been burning for 12 days.

From Seattle Times

The fire has spread to the quarterdeck where the ship’s bridge is located, navy spokesman Indika de Silva said.

From Seattle Times

When she opens her eyes, they are standing on the quarterdeck of a ship in the middle of the ocean.

From Literature