bunk bed

noun

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

Examples of bunk bed in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The group’s room had three bunk beds and a private bathroom, with access to a communal kitchen and living area. Christopher Reynolds, Los Angeles Times, 5 June 2024 But the plan now for the 9-year-old is to create a custom bunk bed, a big bookshelf and lots of drawers for all her crafts. Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 June 2024 Those who prefer tents can choose from ones with one or two queens, or a queen with two sets of bunk beds. Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 27 May 2024 Room 2 had four bunk beds accommodating eight twin mattresses, some which had towels or sheets draped to carve out privacy. Andrew Khouri, Los Angeles Times, 21 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for bunk bed 

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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 10 Jun. 2024.

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bunk bed

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

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