sun deck
or sun·deck
noun
a raised, open area, as a roof, terrace, or ship's deck, that is exposed to the sun.
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Origin of sun deck
First recorded in 1905–10
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sun deck
noun
an upper open deck on a passenger ship
US, Australian and NZ a balcony or deck attached to a house, originally used for sunbathing
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