decking

noun

deck·​ing ˈde-kiŋ How to pronounce decking (audio)
Synonyms of deckingnext
: deck
also : material for a deck

Examples of decking in a Sentence

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On the decking, snorkelling equipment is provided near the steps leading down to the lagoon. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Apr. 2026 Green contrasts particularly well with darker wood colors such as the decking, the stone and paving, and even the tree trunks. — Marie Iannotti, The Spruce, 5 June 2026 The collapse closed the Port of Baltimore for weeks while the ship remained trapped under the fallen bridge decking. — Bryan P. Sears, Baltimore Sun, 3 June 2026 Beyond aesthetics, Lee says that decking is playing a bigger role in how people use their pool spaces overall. — Terri Williams, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for decking

Word History

First Known Use

1580, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of decking was in 1580

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“Decking.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/decking. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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