decker

¹

[ dek-er ]

noun

1. something, as a ship or bed, having a specified number of decks, floors, levels, or the like (used in combination):

   The cruise ship is a five-decker.

Decker

²

[ dek-er ]

noun

1. Thomas. Dekker, Thomas.

Decker

¹

/ ˈdɛkə /

noun

1. a variant spelling of (Thomas) Dekker

-decker

²

adjective

1. in combination having a certain specified number of levels or layers

   a double-decker bus

Word History and Origins

Origin of decker¹

First recorded in 1785–95; deck + -er ¹

Example Sentences

Littler had taken a 2-0 lead but De Decker got on level terms, then seemed to have the momentum as the match wore on.

From BBC

Mike de Decker caused a huge upset as he beat defending champion Luke Humphries 6-4 to win the World Grand Prix title.

From BBC

She started working at home shows, first for Black+Decker and then for her own fledgling DIY window treatments business.

From Salon

More than two weeks later, Barkley made a similar comment Tuesday on the “Beadle & Decker” Sirius XM radio show Tuesday.

From Los Angeles Times

Decker says that she and Galiñanes had to use retirement money because lenders wouldn’t provide credit until they were actually in business.

From Seattle Times