as in beds
a place set aside for sleeping
crawled into their bunks and went to sleep immediately
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as in escapes
the act or an instance of getting free from danger or confinement
he waited until everyone was looking the other way, then did a bunk from the room
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as in houses
to provide with living quarters or shelter
bunked the guest in the spare room
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Recent Examples of bunks
Scott Yorko, Travel + Leisure, 4 Oct. 2025
Coleman also wasn’t afraid to complain about things like the band having to ride on an old-fashioned bus without reclining seats or bunks.
—Todd Longwell, Variety, 18 Sep. 2025
Thousands of skeletal creatures were lying on bunks unable to move, while dead bodies were piled in heaps all around the camp, reeking of putrefaction.
—Literary Hub, 17 Sep. 2025
Two big deck houses were erected enclosing bunks for 30, a galley and a ladies’ lounge.
—Eric Duvall, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Sep. 2025
Wandering through the all-but-empty dormitories today, visitors see the spaces marked by the vertical support poles, which once housed nests of bunks.
—Don Sproul, Oc Register, 9 Sep. 2025
The downstairs bedroom is fitted with double bunks, with the mini climbing wall mentioned providing access to the top bunk, which is similar to Konpak Tiny Homes' Funhouse.
—New Atlas, 27 Aug. 2025
Air New Zealand is also planning to introduce the Skynest in 2026, which is a set of bunks in its economy cabin that passengers can pay for a turn to sleep in for a portion of their long-haul flights.
—Zach Wichter, USA Today, 6 Aug. 2025
Noun
Besides the standard touring equipment (avalanche beacon, shovel, probe), visitors need to carry little more than a sleeping bag and a toothbrush, since dormitory-style bunks and hearty meals are provided.
—Scott Yorko, Travel + Leisure, 4 Oct. 2025
Coleman also wasn’t afraid to complain about things like the band having to ride on an old-fashioned bus without reclining seats or bunks.
—Todd Longwell, Variety, 18 Sep. 2025
Thousands of skeletal creatures were lying on bunks unable to move, while dead bodies were piled in heaps all around the camp, reeking of putrefaction.
—Literary Hub, 17 Sep. 2025
Two big deck houses were erected enclosing bunks for 30, a galley and a ladies’ lounge.
—Eric Duvall, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Sep. 2025
Wandering through the all-but-empty dormitories today, visitors see the spaces marked by the vertical support poles, which once housed nests of bunks.
—Don Sproul, Oc Register, 9 Sep. 2025
The downstairs bedroom is fitted with double bunks, with the mini climbing wall mentioned providing access to the top bunk, which is similar to Konpak Tiny Homes' Funhouse.
—New Atlas, 27 Aug. 2025
Air New Zealand is also planning to introduce the Skynest in 2026, which is a set of bunks in its economy cabin that passengers can pay for a turn to sleep in for a portion of their long-haul flights.
—Zach Wichter, USA Today, 6 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bunks
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The first floor houses a lounge area with a panoramic view on the ground floor, where indoor courts are located alongside changing rooms, a café offering the experience of an Italian cafeteria enriched by a healthy snack menu, as well as a Golden Goose store.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
7 Oct. 2025
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Mysterious sounds are often heard in the cavern, which houses the largest flowstone formation in the state.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Oct. 2025
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Its 70/30 ratio also accommodates bulky winter gear like sweaters, jackets, and heavy-duty footwear.—
Jasmine Grant,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Oct. 2025
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One can make out two seats in the pictures, so the car probably only accommodates two people, given its proportions.—
Erik Shilling,
Robb Report,
7 Oct. 2025
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Their moves come against the backdrop of a competitive primary fight for the Senate in 2026, as Paxton lodges a conservative challenge against the incumbent.—
Julia Mueller,
The Hill,
15 Aug. 2025
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Meanwhile, the Baroness's remaining lover, Rudy, manages to get the attention of a passing boat, boards a life raft, and leaves the island behind.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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School districts purchase iPads while textbooks fall apart and roofs leak.—
Mark Dalton,
Oc Register,
12 Aug. 2025
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“Bunks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bunks. Accessed 11 Oct. 2025.
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