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\ ˈbəŋk 
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\Definition of bunk
(Entry 1 of 4)
1a : bunk bed
b : a built-in bed (as on a ship) that is often one of a tier of berths
c : a sleeping place
2 : a feeding trough for farm animals and especially cattle
bunk
verbbunked; bunking; bunks
Definition of bunk (Entry 2 of 4)
: to occupy a bunk or bed : stay the night
bunked with a friend for the night
: to provide with a bunk or bed
bunk
noun (2)bunk
noun (3)Definition of bunk (Entry 4 of 4)
British
: a hurried departure or escape
—usually used in the phrase do a bunk
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Synonyms for bunk
Synonyms: Verb
- accommodate,
- bestow,
- billet,
- bivouac,
- board,
- camp,
- chamber,
- domicile,
- encamp,
- harbor,
- house,
- lodge,
- put up,
- quarter,
- roof,
- room,
- shelter,
- take in
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More Definitions for bunk
bunk
noun\ ˈbəŋk \
\Kids Definition of bunk
(Entry 1 of 2)
bunk
verbbunked; bunking
Kids Definition of bunk (Entry 2 of 2)
: to stay overnight
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The first known use of bunk was in 1758
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