double-decker

noun

dou·​ble-deck·​er ˌdə-bəl-ˈde-kər How to pronounce double-decker (audio)
often attributive
: something that is double-deck
a double-decker bus

Examples of double-decker in a Sentence

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For outdoor adventure, take the Eurail double-decker night train from Helsinki north to Lapland, Europe’s largest wilderness area. Sarah Sekula, USA Today, 25 July 2025 Buses are another option, particularly the comfortable and scenic route 36 double-decker that runs between Leeds and Ripon, passing through Harrogate en route. David Nikel, Forbes.com, 25 July 2025 These machines, which are larger than a double-decker bus and can cost more than $400 million each, are key to ASML's future growth plans. Arjun Kharpal, CNBC, 16 July 2025 Learn all about Beaufort’s storied history on a double-decker bus or ghost tour. Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 28 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for double-decker

Word History

First Known Use

1835, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of double-decker was in 1835

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“Double-decker.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/double-decker. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.

Kids Definition

double-decker

noun
dou·​ble-deck·​er
ˌdəb-əl-ˈdek-ər
: something (as a bus or sandwich) having two decks, levels, or layers
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