quarterdeck

[ kwawr-ter-dek ]

noun

, Nautical.

1. the part of a weather deck that runs aft from the midship area or the mainmast to the stern or poop of a vessel.

quarterdeck

/ ˈkwɔːtəˌdɛk /

noun

1. nautical the after part of the weather deck of a ship, traditionally the deck on a naval vessel for official or ceremonial use

Word History and Origins

Origin of quarterdeck¹

First recorded in 1620–30

Example Sentences

“I was on the quarterdeck, just about where we are,” he told The Times.

From Los Angeles Times

She stood on the quarterdeck as Nico picked mast splinters out of his arms and Leo punched buttons on the ship’s console.

From Literature

Water submerged the MV X-Press Pearl’s quarterdeck a day after firefighters extinguished a blaze that had been burning for 12 days.

From Seattle Times

The fire has spread to the quarterdeck where the ship’s bridge is located, navy spokesman Indika de Silva said.

From Seattle Times

When she opens her eyes, they are standing on the quarterdeck of a ship in the middle of the ocean.

From Literature