bunk bed

noun

Synonyms of bunk bednext
: one of two single beds usually placed one above the other

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For families One of the cabins is a family-friendly one, with an extra bedroom with bunk beds and plenty of space to run around. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Apr. 2026 With the right strategy, Europe doesn’t have to break the bank — or send you to a bunk bed. Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Apr. 2026 According to five family members and an attorney who spoke with the Herald, guards working for a private contractor most recently used chemical agents in the early morning hours of April 6, when many detainees were asleep in bunk beds crammed into chain-link cages. Garrett Shanley, Miami Herald, 18 Apr. 2026 Air New Zealand will soon offer a solution that involves climbing into a triple-tier bunk bed wearing special socks. CBS News, 17 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for bunk bed

Word History

First Known Use

1890, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of bunk bed was in 1890

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“Bunk bed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/dictionary/bunk%20bed. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.

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bunk bed

noun
: one of two single beds placed one above the other

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