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roof-deck

American  
[roof-dek, roof-] / ˈrufˌdɛk, ˈrʊf- /

noun

  1. a part of a flat roof used for gardening, sunbathing, etc.


Etymology

Origin of roof-deck

First recorded in 1945–50

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In addition to SoDo’s roof-deck dance mecca, Monkey Loft, two venues outside Seattle proper are hosting clutch outdoor shows, filling a critical niche while some music fans are still hesitant to cram inside clubs again.

From Seattle Times Jul. 26, 2021

It vastly expands the foundation’s already-extensive exhibition spaces with new galleries reserved for Miuccia Prada’s private collection of contemporary art, and adds a new restaurant and roof-deck bar to the premises as well.

From New York Times Apr. 17, 2018

But from the roof-deck of the 73-storey Wilshire Grand Center, a newly completed skyscraper offering stunning panoramas, the quips feel dusty, even quaint.

From The Guardian Aug. 3, 2017

Because they are not gardeners, they give the compost away to people in the building who have houseplants, feed the building’s roof-deck plants and save some for Neal’s mother, who lives in the suburbs.

From Washington Post Apr. 21, 2017

When they do, we are on the roof-deck of a two-story penthouse apartment overlooking Old Havana.

From Newsweek Mar. 12, 2015

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