bunk bed

noun

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

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The sub can accommodate more than 16 guests at a time, thanks to the 65 sailors’ bunk beds scattered throughout the vessel. Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 30 Dec. 2024 There’s a second bedroom at the far end of the home on the main level that can hold a full-size bed or bunk beds. Clint Davis, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Dec. 2024 This bunk bed is also great for large families with limited space since the bottom bunk hides a twin sized trundle bed, meaning this bunk bed can comfortably fit four sleepers. Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 20 Nov. 2024 There seems to be a few spawns for this, but at least one is under one of the bunk beds and another is under the filing cabinet on wheels near the end of the beds. Mike Stubbs, Forbes, 2 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 15 Jan. 2025.

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bunk bed

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

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