decking
Americannoun
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material, as paper or fiberboard, treated in various ways as a waterproof covering for a deck or roof.
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material of concrete, asbestos, steel, or the like, in the form of self-supporting flooring or roofing units laid between joists or rafters.
noun
Etymology
Origin of decking
Example Sentences
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“Step outside to a private backyard oasis featuring a sparkling pool and upgraded decking, perfect for entertaining or relaxing Texas-style,” the listing notes.
From MarketWatch • Feb. 18, 2026
Pfeiffer’s Texan matriarch is a delight to watch as she flits about her house, decking the halls with warm, multicolored lights and seasonal throw pillows.
From Salon • Dec. 3, 2025
The onus is now on Trex to show it can grow faster than the overall composite decking market in the years to come, the firm argued.
From Barron's • Nov. 5, 2025
In an update issued at 08:00 BST, LFB said the restaurant, external decking and ducting remained alight.
From BBC • Sep. 6, 2025
He had thrown himself into it with a creative passion, adding to it all the time, decking it out with every bright feather that drifted his way.
From " The Great Gatsby" by F. Scott Fitzgerald
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