triple-decker

noun

tri·​ple-deck·​er ˌtri-pəl-ˈde-kər How to pronounce triple-decker (audio)
often attributive
: something having three basic components or levels: such as
a
: trilogy
b
: a sandwich consisting of three pieces of bread and two layers of filling
c
: a 3-story dwelling with an apartment on each floor

Examples of triple-decker in a Sentence

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Don't miss the Monster Burger, a triple-decker beast with more than a pound of beef. — USA TODAY, 13 Feb. 2025 Don't miss the Monster Burger, a triple-decker beast with more than a pound of beef. — Mary Lebus, Cincinnati Enquirer, 15 Dec. 2025 These triple-decker bars are the quintessential treat for chocolate-peanut butter lovers. — Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 19 Feb. 2026 For many years, the bunks were triple-decker, but now only two levels of mattresses are used for safety reasons. — Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 20 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for triple-decker

Word History

First Known Use

1938, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of triple-decker was in 1938

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

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