bunkhouse

noun

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

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Sunday's mournful cowboy funeral is attended only by his family, the bunkhouse crew, and three close friends. Ana Rocío Álvarez Bríñez, The Indianapolis Star, 18 Dec. 2024 The opening dialogue in the finale is of course spoken by Travis, who sits around the table in the bunkhouse and tells fun stories about cowboy exploits from the past. Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 16 Dec. 2024 With the Dutton family poised to sell the property, the bunkhouse cowboys all began looking for other work. Jackie Strause, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 Dec. 2024 Rip walks through the empty grounds of the ranch, shutting the door on the bunkhouse, while Beth surveys the big, empty main house one more time with Kayce. William Earl, Variety, 16 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for bunkhouse 

Word History

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 17 Jan. 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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