decker
word
Definition
'Decker' refers to a level or floor in vehicles like buses or trains, most commonly found in terms like 'double-decker' or 'single-decker', describing how many stacked passenger levels there are.
Usage & Nuances
'Decker' is almost always used in compounds (like 'double-decker', 'single-decker') and not usually alone. Mainly heard when talking about vehicles with more than one level.
Spanish: planta (de autobús, tren, etc.) - piso (de vehículo) - cubierta (en algunos contextos)Portuguese (BR): andar (ônibus, trem) - pavimento (veículo) - deck (em alguns contextos)Portuguese (PT): andar (autocarro, comboio) - piso (veículo) - deck (em alguns contextos)Chinese (Simplified): 层（用于交通工具如公交、火车）Chinese (Traditional): 層（用於交通工具如公車、火車）Hindi: मंज़िल (बस, ट्रेन आदि में) - डेक (कुछ संदर्भों में)Arabic: طابق (في الحافلات أو القطارات) - سطح (في بعض السياقات)Bengali: ডেকারRussian: декерJapanese: デッカーVietnamese: tầng (trên xe) - deckerKorean: 데커Turkish: katlı (araçlarda kullanılan) - deckerUrdu: ڈیکرIndonesian: tầng (trong xe) - decker
Example Sentences
We rode on the top decker.
basic
This bus is a double-decker.
basic
A single-decker bus is perfect for short routes.
basic
Some trains in Asia also use double-decker carriages.
natural
London is famous for its red double-deckers.
natural
If it's crowded downstairs, let's try the upper decker.
natural