sun deck

or sundeck

noun

1. a raised, open area, as a roof, terrace, or ship's deck, that is exposed to the sun.

sun deck

noun

1. an upper open deck on a passenger ship
2. a balcony or deck attached to a house, originally used for sunbathing

Word History and Origins

Origin of sun deck¹

First recorded in 1905–10

Example Sentences

It is the more expensive suites and villas with their own restaurant, sun deck, bar and pool.

From Washington Blade

The Lakeview girls were reclining in deck chairs on the sun deck in the late afternoon.

From Project Gutenberg

His sister Barby, with their mother and father, were relaxing in deck chairs on the sun deck, while Scotty piloted the boat.

From Project Gutenberg