bunk bed

noun

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

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Festival leadership has acknowledged that Park City’s cost structure had effectively priced out a generation of creators — the person who showed up in their 20s on a bunk bed budget while trying to figure it out. Dana Harris-Bridson, IndieWire, 8 May 2026 One nice feature is that the quad room, which has two sets of bunk beds, can connect to a queen or king to accommodate families. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 May 2026 For people angling for a longer-term stay, the desks built into window nooks, the dedicated children’s room with bunk beds, and the 16-seater dining table fit for a feast encourages getting comfortable in your temporary home. Madeline Weinfield, Architectural Digest, 28 Apr. 2026 With the right strategy, Europe doesn’t have to break the bank — or send you to a bunk bed. Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Apr. 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 11 May. 2026.

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bunk bed

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

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