noun
Uncommon
decker
DEH-kuh
Decker (noun) means used in combination to describe something with a certain number of levels, such as a bus or sandwich. Example: “They rode across town on a double-decker bus.”
noun
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Used in combination to describe something with a certain number of levels, such as a bus or sandwich.
"They rode across town on a double-decker bus."
"He ordered a triple-decker sandwich for lunch."
"We traveled in a double-decker bus."
How to use decker
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAlmost always seen combined with a number, as in "double-decker" or "triple-decker."
Common pairings
double-decker
triple-decker
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- Plural
- deckers
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Etymology
From "deck" + the suffix "-er."
Synonyms
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Dekker
Rhymes for decker
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What does “decker” mean?
The word “decker” means used in combination to describe something with a certain number of levels, such as a bus or sandwich. In plain terms, almost always seen combined with a number, as in "double-decker" or "triple-decker.".
How do you pronounce “decker”?
“Decker” is pronounced DEH-kuh (/ˈdɛkə(ɹ)/ in IPA).
How do you use “decker” in a sentence?
Here is “decker” used in a sentence: “They rode across town on a double-decker bus.”
What part of speech is “decker”?
“Decker” is a noun.
Is “decker” a common word?
“Decker” is an uncommon word in modern English.
