decker
noun
Simple meaning
Something constructed with multiple levels.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
dehkerSay the bold part a little louder.
IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈdɛkɚ
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
noun
often used in combinations
Something constructed with multiple levels
“They rode in a double-decker bus.”
used in conjunction with a number
Something having a certain number of levels.
One who, or that which, decks or adorns; a coverer.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- B2 · Upper Intermediate (estimated)
- Frequency
- Moderately Common
- Typical Use
- Neutral / general English
Word Aura™
How this word commonly comes across.
Aura for this meaning
This meaning: Something constructed with multiple levels
Used this way, decker is a common word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.
“They rode in a double-decker bus.”
- Emotional tone
- Neutral
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Not strongly marked
- How common
- Common
- Connotation
- Matter-of-fact
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
Word Aura describes common impressions, not a measurement. Tone changes with sentence, speaker, relationship and situation.
More ways to use decker
- “They rode in a double-decker bus.”noun
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Word Family
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Inflected forms
Grammatical variations of the same word.
Any of various platforms built into a vessel.
Compound terms
Established multiword terms.
A vehicle carrying many passengers.
Made with three slices of usually toasted bread.
Made with three slices of usually toasted bread.
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