double decker

/ˈdʌbəl ˈdɛkər/
adjective
  1. Having two levels or layers.
    • The double-decker train offered more seats than the single-level one.
    • We rented a double-decker boat for the party so everyone could sit upstairs.
    • They built a double-decker porch on the back of the house.
noun
  1. A bus, train, or other vehicle that has two levels (decks), one on top of the other.
    • Many tourists love riding on the red double-decker buses in London.
    • We took a double-decker bus tour around the city to see all the famous landmarks.
    • The old double-decker train had a staircase at each end connecting the two levels.
  2. A sandwich made with three slices of bread and two layers of filling (also called a club sandwich).
    • I ordered a double-decker sandwich with turkey, bacon, and lettuce for lunch.
    • She couldn't finish the double-decker because it was too big to eat in one sitting.
    • The café's double-decker is famous for its generous layers of ham and cheese.
  3. Something that has two layers or levels, such as a bed or a cake.
    • The stadium had double-decker seating, with the upper level offering a great view.
    • For her birthday, she baked a double-decker chocolate cake with cream in the middle.
    • The children shared a double-decker bed to save space in their small room.
What does "double decker" mean? | whatsthatwordmean | whatsthatwordmean