bunk bed

noun

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

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The quad room features two sets of bunk beds perfect for groups or, if booked with the adjoining queen or king room, are a great option for accommodating families. Monica Mendal, Vogue, 26 Dec. 2024 Properties that offered flexible set ups, suite options (with doors!), and kid-friendly bunk beds moved higher on our list. Esther Carlstone, Parents, 18 Dec. 2024 The efficiency of space created by bunk beds also invites ample opportunity to customize comforts. Will Speros, Architectural Digest, 18 Dec. 2024 And if bunk beds are a necessary compromise for the experience, the dining car, known as Dan’s Diner, is true gourmet — and along with more familiar fare also specializes in local delicacies like bison lasagna, elk and arctic char. Adam Morganstern, Forbes, 26 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 30 Dec. 2024.

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bunk bed

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

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