bunk bed

noun

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

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Everything for a new baby is on their wish list, as well as an instant pot, bunk beds and pots and pans. Nicole Villalpando, Austin American-Statesman, 2 Dec. 2024 Rezvan and Sana, who share a bunk bed in the family’s cramped Tehran apartment, participate in the protests in their own way: by offering safe harbor to a classmate, Sadaf (Niousha Akhshi), who’s been arrested. Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 27 Nov. 2024 There are two sleeping cars for guests divided into berths of upper and lower bunk beds — out on the tundra this is five-star luxury. Adam Morganstern, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024 The family also needs all the things to set up a new home, including bunk beds, sheets, pillows, blankets and comforters; a sleeper sofa, tables and lamps; kitchen supplies, including dishes, silverware, cups, pots and pans, and small appliances; a washer and dryer; and a television. Claire Osborn, Austin American-Statesman, 30 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for bunk bed 

Word History

First Known Use

1890, in the meaning defined above

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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 21 Dec. 2024.

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bunk bed

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

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