Word noun
decker
n.
US /ˈdɛkɝ/ deck·er UK spelling deckers
Definition
- 01 B2 Upper Intermediate
a thing that has a certain number of floors or layers, like a bus or a sandwich.
an entity characterized by a specific number of horizontal tiers or layers; almost exclusively used as a suffix in compound nouns.
Simple“We sat on the top of the double-decker bus to see the city better.”
In context“The classic club sandwich is often served as a triple-decker, held together by long toothpicks to maintain its structural integrity.”
- 02 C2 Proficiency
someone who decorates or covers something.
an agent who adorns, covers, or decks a surface or object.
Simple“The decker of the halls spent hours hanging the festive lights.”
In context“As a professional decker of ceremonial floats, he was responsible for the intricate floral arrangements seen during the parade.”
Synonymsdecoratoradorder
This entry
Level C2 · Proficiency
Frequency Frequent
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