bunk bed

noun

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

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The makeshift detention center, surrounded by chain-link fences, had detainees sleeping on brown bunk beds under bright, perpetual fluorescent lights. Miami Herald, 31 Jan. 2026 Other travel brands, like Generator Hotels and Zoku, feature hostel-style accommodations or bunk bed rooms for travelers that are willing to share a room. Ramsey Qubein, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026 On a typical day, Troy would have been getting ready to go to sleep on one of the two sets of bunk beds that had been squeezed into the kids’ bedroom at home. Literary Hub, 28 Jan. 2026 Veronika Bamfield—founder of Doma Design and mother of three—names this as one of her all-time favorite bunk beds for a number of reasons. Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 27 Jan. 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 2 Feb. 2026.

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bunk bed

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

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