upper deck
Americannoun
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
Those tickets range from $44.50 for a corner seat in the upper deck to $449.50 at midcourt in the lower level.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 9, 2026
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
Leaning against the railings on the upper deck, watching the panorama of the river, were the Hunters, returning from their long stay in England.
From "The Incredible Journey" by Sheila Burnford
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