bunk bed

noun

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

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It’s also especially suited for children, with one bedroom featuring bunk beds, a delightful rock-climbing wall, a play loft, and a surplus of toys. Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 29 July 2026 Among the options is the Kid's Suite, which has a bunk bed, an extra TV, a collection of games and movies (available upon request), and children's bath amenities. Gina Kramer, USA Today, 25 July 2026 Families should book one of the bunk bed rooms, or the two-bedroom standalone cottage, complete with knotty pine walls. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 July 2026 There’s bunk beds, a bathroom and shower, a kitchen with a dining nook near a window and a separate dive center so researchers can keep the saltwater on their suits away from the living quarters. Alex Harris july 15, Miami Herald, 15 July 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.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bunk%20bed. Accessed 31 Jul. 2026.

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bunk bed

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

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