bunkhouse

noun

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

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Campgrounds, yurts, and a bunkhouse are available in this backpackers' paradise. Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 19 Oct. 2024 For the cast, there will be no more family arguments, no more stunning Montana sunsets, no more crazy nights playing poker in the bunkhouse. Samantha Highfill, EW.com, 16 Sep. 2024 Remnants of the past still exist at the winery, including an 1888 bunkhouse and a hand-hewn stone crib. Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 5 Sep. 2024 Other room categories include the balcony rooms, an atrium king (without a view), and the bunkhouse–individual hostel-style rooms with twin-size beds and shared amenities for solo travelers. Ryan Slattery, Travel + Leisure, 2 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for bunkhouse 

Word History

First Known Use

1876, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 Nov. 2024.

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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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