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bunk

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noun \ ˈbəŋk \

Definition of bunk

1 a :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

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Origin and Etymology of bunk

probably short for bunker

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bunk

verb

Definition of bunk

intransitive verb
:to occupy a bunk or bed :stay the night
  • bunked with a friend for the night
transitive verb
:to provide with a bunk or bed

Examples of bunk in a Sentence

  1. We'll bunk here for the night.

  2. She was able to bunk with friends.

First Known Use of bunk

1840

bunk Synonyms

Synonyms
accommodate, bestow, billet, bivouac, board, house, camp, chamber, domicile, encamp, harbor, lodge, put up, quarter, roof, room, shelter, take in
Related Words
ensconce, home, roost, secure, shed, stable, tent; barrack; bed (down)
Near Antonyms
eject, evict
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bunk

noun

Definition of bunk

:bunkum, nonsense

First Known Use of bunk

1900

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bunk

noun

Definition of bunk

British
:a hurried departure or escape —usually used in the phrase do a bunk

Origin and Etymology of bunk

origin unknown

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BUNK Defined for Kids

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bunk

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noun \ ˈbəŋk \

Definition of bunk for Students

1 :bunk bed
2 :a built-in bed (as on a ship or train)
3 :a sleeping place
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bunk

verb

Definition of bunk for Students

bunked; bunking
:to stay overnight

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