deck

noun
UK: /dek/
US: /dek/

  1. A flat, open area on a boat or ship where people can walk or relax.

    1. We sat on the deck and enjoyed the view of the sea. [ ] [ ]
    2. The cruise ship has a large sun deck where passengers can sunbathe and enjoy the weather. [ ] [ ]

  2. A wooden platform built outside a house where people can sit or eat.

    1. In summer, we like to eat dinner on the deck. [ ] [ ]
    2. They built a beautiful deck overlooking the garden, perfect for summer parties. [ ] [ ]

  3. A pack of playing cards.

    1. He shuffled the deck before dealing the cards. [ ] [ ]
    2. Let's play a game of poker, but I can't find a complete deck of cards anywhere. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

assault patio set adorn decorate terrace pack strike
deck verb

  1. To decorate or adorn something.

    1. They decked the halls with lights for the holidays. [ ] [ ]
    2. The town was decked out in flags and banners for the anniversary celebration. [ ] [ ]

  2. To knock someone to the ground with a punch.

    1. He threatened to deck him if he didn't leave. [ ] [ ]
    2. The boxer decked his opponent with a powerful right hook in the final round. [ ] [ ]
deck idiom

  1. Phrases starting with 'deck' to show the full amount of

    1. The police have to check the deck of cards. [ ] [ ]
    2. He should rearrange the deck of cards to win this game. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "deck" in English means: A flat, open area on a boat or ship where people can walk or relax., A wooden platform built outside a house where people can sit or eat., A pack of playing cards..

The phonetic transcription of "deck" is /dek/ in British English and /dek/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "deck": assault, patio, set, adorn, decorate, terrace, pack, strike.

Example usage of "deck": "We sat on the deck and enjoyed the view of the sea.". More examples on the page.