decking

[ dek-ing ]

noun

1. material, as paper or fiberboard, treated in various ways as a waterproof covering for a deck or roof.
2. material of concrete, asbestos, steel, or the like, in the form of self-supporting flooring or roofing units laid between joists or rafters.

decking

/ ˈdɛkɪŋ /

noun

1. a wooden deck or platform, esp one in a garden for deckchairs, etc

Word History and Origins

Origin of decking¹

First recorded in 1525–35; deck + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

The three-bedroom caravan with decking, for which they had paid £62,400 in 2022, was worth just £17,000 two years later.

From BBC

Hard-to-break-down plastics usually have to travel farther to manufacturing plants that use them for outdoor structures such as decking and fencing and long-lasting drainage products.

From Los Angeles Times

"Lots of the decking in still in place - teak decking," he said.

From BBC

It’s no wonder you might be drawn to the composite decking displays at local home and garden shows.

From Seattle Times

I have 1,700 square feet of composite decking at my own home.

From Seattle Times

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