sun deck

or sundeck

noun

1. a raised, open area, as a roof, terrace, or ship's deck, that is exposed to the sun.

sun deck

noun

1. an upper open deck on a passenger ship
2. a balcony or deck attached to a house, originally used for sunbathing

Word History and Origins

Origin of sun deck¹

First recorded in 1905–10

Example Sentences

There was even a sun deck on the hotel’s rooftop complete with imported beach sand and cabanas.

From Seattle Times

Upstairs, a carpenter was building a new wooden sun deck.

From Seattle Times

Later incarnations may feature an elevator, a sun deck, modern European furniture, recycling bins and multiple bedrooms — even as Barbie remains perennially single.

From New York Times

Each of the 66 sunny rooms and suites has private outdoor space, be it a covered veranda, sun deck or dining alcove.

From New York Times

Amenities: The development has a 4,000-square-foot clubhouse with an outdoor pool, a children’s play pool, a fitness center with indoor and outdoor zones, a sun deck, private cabanas and an outdoor bar area.

From Washington Post