bunkhouse

noun

bunk·​house ˈbəŋk-ˌhau̇s How to pronounce bunkhouse (audio)
: a rough simple building providing sleeping quarters

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Then, there's Dumbell Ranch, which has a main house, a bunkhouse, a mobile home for employees, several historic barns, and corrals, and even a few working shops. Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 26 Aug. 2025 Hike the short spur trail to the Blue Bird Mine Complex to wander around historic mining structures, including the bunkhouse featured in several movies. Jennifer Broome, Denver Post, 14 July 2025 Behind the scenes: The General Services Administration building on F Street in Foggy Bottom, reports Politico, houses another bunkhouse. Cuneyt Dil, Axios, 10 Mar. 2025 Soon after, we’re presented with a graphic bunkhouse rape scene. Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 23 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for bunkhouse

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First Known Use

1876, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of bunkhouse was in 1876

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“Bunkhouse.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bunkhouse. Accessed 12 Sep. 2025.

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bunkhouse

noun
bunk·​house ˈbəŋk-ˌhau̇s How to pronounce bunkhouse (audio)
: a simple building providing sleeping quarters

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