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upper deck

American  

noun

Nautical.
  1. the uppermost continuous deck that is capable of being made watertight; freeboard deck.


Etymology

Origin of upper deck

First recorded in 1585–95

Example Sentences

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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

Chants of “Let’s Go Chargers” soon echoed toward the upper deck of the stadium.

From Los Angeles Times Nov. 3, 2024

The passengers were still sitting on the upper deck, with the lower deck used to accommodate all the gas cylinders.

From BBC Oct. 4, 2024

He stood and stared as it soared to the upper deck.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 20, 2024

The “old woman with wood on her back” might be a ship with a high upper deck.

From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield

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