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decking

American  
[dek-ing] / ˈdɛk ɪŋ /

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 British  
/ ˈdɛkɪŋ /

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of decking

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

Example Sentences

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“Step outside to a private backyard oasis featuring a sparkling pool and upgraded decking, perfect for entertaining or relaxing Texas-style,” the listing notes.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 18, 2026

Last October major luxury yacht maker Sunreef Yachts, based in Poland and Dubai, announced it was transitioning away from teak decking altogether.

From BBC • Feb. 2, 2026

Hughes, with the help of her interior designer sister, Nina Hughes, spent hours that day decking the halls with carnival lights and ribbons galore.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 30, 2025

Pfeiffer’s Texan matriarch is a delight to watch as she flits about her house, decking the halls with warm, multicolored lights and seasonal throw pillows.

From Salon • Dec. 3, 2025

McNeish began refitting the twenty-two-foot-long Caird for the journey, decking it over with packing crate lids and canvas, and raising the sides.

From "Shipwreck at the Bottom of the World" by Jennifer Armstrong

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