bunk bed

noun

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

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Simple, mostly white bedding adorns the deep blue bunk beds. Abby Wolner, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Feb. 2025 One bedroom is situated downstairs, next to the bathroom, and has bunk beds installed, though it could alternatively be used as a standard bedroom, or perhaps even an office. Adam Williams, New Atlas, 7 Feb. 2025 Rows of bunk beds stretch from wall to wall, each separated by thin curtains or hanging sheets. Abel Alvarado, CNN, 3 Feb. 2025 He and his brother were still nestled in their bunk beds when Easton came into the boys’ room the next morning and told them their mother killed herself. Ariane Lange, Sacramento Bee, 26 Jan. 2025 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 Feb. 2025.

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bunk bed

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

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