promenade deck

American  

noun

1. an upper deck or part of a deck on a passenger ship where passengers can stroll, often covered with a light shade deck.

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promenade deck British  

noun

1. an upper covered deck of a passenger ship for the use of the passengers

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Etymology

Origin of promenade deck

An Americanism dating back to 1820–30

Example Sentences

Along the water, the City Pier’s lookout tower promenade deck gives you a sightline of storms and international boats rolling in, with 360-degree views of the Harbor and looming Olympic mountains nearby.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 13, 2023

The hour-long tours include biographical lessons, including some haunted history, about the Queen Mary and access to select areas of its promenade deck, all led by a docent.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 13, 2022

Passengers joke the top quiz prize should be extra face masks or toilet paper, or a chance to get outside and do laps around the promenade deck.

From The Guardian • Mar. 27, 2020

We took a brief but romantic walk around the promenade deck, and stared off into the blackness of a vast ocean, interrupted only by another cruise ship that glowed miles off in the distance.

From New York Times • Mar. 5, 2018

But ho, let me tickle your thoughts with this—the ship even has a movie theater, a music room, a beauty salon, and a promenade deck completely enclosed in glass.

From "Salt to the Sea" by Ruta Sepetys