upper deck
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of upper deck
First recorded in 1585–95
Example Sentences
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And all of that is before mentioning the “sell the team” chants that flood the right-field upper deck at Angel Stadium at each home game as ex-Angel Shohei Ohtani thrives with the Dodgers.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 27, 2026
When the next streetcar rolls in, the upper deck fills with a gaggle of schoolgirls, squabbling over who gets the window seat closest to the sea breeze.
From Barron's • Feb. 25, 2026
The Bruins had gone from two points down to four points up and soon an eight-clap broke out in the upper deck among fans wearing blue.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 3, 2025
Hissora, just ahead of Sarah, managed to make it to the upper deck.
From BBC • Jan. 14, 2025
They crept along the wall and took the stairs to the upper deck to make sure it was clear.
From "Beauty Queens" by Libba Bray
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