noun
- the part of a ship’s deck located toward the stern (rear)
Usage: nautical
Examples
- The crew gathered on the afterdeck to watch the sunset.
- Passengers enjoyed dinner on the yacht’s spacious afterdeck.
- The captain ordered the equipment to be stored on the afterdeck.
- Fishing lines were cast from the boat’s afterdeck.
- The afterdeck provided an excellent view of the harbor.
- Safety equipment was mounted along the afterdeck railing.