double-decker

[/ˈdʌbəl ˈdɛkər/]
nounpl: double-deckers
ônibus de dois andares
1. A bus or other vehicle with two levels or floors for passengers
The tourists boarded the double-decker bus to see the city sights.
Os turistas embarcaram no ônibus de dois andares para ver os pontos turísticos da cidade.
2. A sandwich made with three slices of bread and two layers of filling
He ordered a double-decker sandwich with turkey and bacon.
Ele pediu um sanduíche de dois andares com peru e bacon.
3. Any structure or object with two distinct levels or stories
The double-decker bridge spans across the river.
A ponte de dois andares atravessa o rio.
Double-decker buses are iconic symbols of London and the UK, but are also commonly used as tour buses in major cities worldwide. In Brazil, they are primarily used for intercity travel and tourism. The term is also used figuratively for sandwiches with multiple layers, which is a casual dining reference.
NYC Slang
double-decker bus or tour bus
Synonyms / Sinônimos
two-story vehicletwo-tier busmulti-level bus
Antonyms / Antônimos
single-deckersingle-level bus

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ônibus de dois andares
Standard term used throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
ônibus articulado de dois andares
May include articulation reference in formal context
São Paulo
ônibus de dois andares
Common in urban context, also used for tour buses
Portugal
autocarro de dois andares
Uses 'autocarro' instead of 'ônibus'

Related Words

bustransportationvehiclesandwichdeckfloor

Related Idioms & Phrases

riding the double-decker
on the top deck of a double-decker
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