bunk bed

noun

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

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While 1800s Conestoga wagons were around 17 or 18 feet long, North Haven’s are 25 feet long and boast a king-size bed, twin bunk beds, climate control and even a mini-fridge, microwave and coffee maker. Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 18 May 2026 The product is a cluster of six lie-flat sleep pods arranged in three tiers — the setup is essentially bunk beds in the sky — between the economy and premium economy cabins on its newest Boeing 787-9 aircraft. Chris Dong, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026 Officials told McElroy to take a top bunk bed, the complaint says, in violation of a policy saying pregnant inmates should be assigned bottom bunks to prevent injuries and falls. Abigail Brooks, NBC news, 13 May 2026 The Dude Perfect suite at the Omni is modded with astroturf, sneaker wall paper, teal bunk beds, mini basketball hoops, nerf guns and a PlayStation gaming set up. Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 May 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 May. 2026.

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bunk bed

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

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