poop deck

American  

noun

1. a weather deck on top of a poop.

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poop deck British  

noun

1. nautical the deck on top of the poop

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Etymology

Origin of poop deck

First recorded in 1830–40

Example Sentences

The captain’s cabin, where British naval officer Edward John Smith was resting when his ship struck the iceberg, has collapsed, as has the poop deck where passengers gathered as the liner sank.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 21, 2019

“I grabbed my tin hat and ran up to the poop deck and when everyone was up there we didn’t see any planes or anything, but a Liberty Ship near us was sinking,” Cribbs said.

From Washington Times • Nov. 2, 2014

Admiral Romney needs a time-out on the poop deck.

From Forbes • Oct. 11, 2012

They marched in, in waves, and waited behind the chairs at tables for 10 until the daily announcements from the poop deck above were completed and they were told to be seated.

From New York Times • Sep. 5, 2012

But her poop deck was a wonder; five tiers of windows one above the other, and on top three big lanterns much like the ordinary street lamp.

From The Grain Ship by Robertson, Morgan