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noun (1)

plural of bunk
as in beds
a place set aside for sleeping crawled into their bunks and went to sleep immediately

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bunks

2 of 3

noun (2)

plural of bunk, British
as in escapes
the act or an instance of getting free from danger or confinement he waited until everyone was looking the other way, then did a bunk from the room

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bunks

3 of 3

verb

present tense third-person singular of bunk
as in houses
to provide with living quarters or shelter bunked the guest in the spare room

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Recent Examples of bunks
Noun
Although my room had six bunks, my only roommate was a quiet man from Switzerland who was also traveling from LA to San Francisco, but by bike. — David G. Allan, CNN Money, 22 Sep. 2026 Two-thirds of the building had been converted into sleeping barracks, with double-decker bunks crowded one against the other. — Literary Hub, 31 Aug. 2026 The unit was nearly full, and the only empty spaces were on the top bunks. — Jonathan Blitzer, New Yorker, 13 July 2026 Whatever its former luxury, the boat now had cabins crammed with four-person bunks and an atmosphere thick with the scent of unwashed bodies and the steam of rations. — Kevin Maurer, The Atlantic, 6 June 2026 Several steps up from the camp bunks of your youth, the suites come with a kitchenette, a freestanding gas fireplace, and an en-suite deep soaking tub and rainfall shower. — Lydia Mansel, Southern Living, 28 May 2026 Last week, The Charlotte Observer reported on complaints from some who had to sleep on those bunks. — Ryan Oehrli, Charlotte Observer, 19 May 2026 Officials told McElroy to take a top bunk bed, the complaint says, in violation of a policy saying pregnant inmates should be assigned bottom bunks to prevent injuries and falls. — Abigail Brooks, NBC news, 13 May 2026 Transforming the cabin from sitting to sleeping is a group effort that includes unpacking the ladder (usually stowed beneath the seats with the luggage), unfastening the upper bunks, and making the beds. — Emily Manthei, Travel + Leisure, 10 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bunks
  1. beds
  2. escapes
  3. houses
  4. flights
  5. rooms
  6. camps
  7. shelters
  8. accommodates
Noun
  • In the rooms, rollaway beds and cribs are available, as well as diaper pails.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Oct. 2026
  • This is why adult beds are not considered safe sleep surfaces for infants.
    — Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of beds
Noun
  • Summary The Maldives, long known for luxury escapes, is experiencing a significant shift in traveler expectations.
    — Lela London, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026
  • No dragons, of course, but plenty of political conniving, clashing swords and last-minute escapes.
    — Lorraine Ali, Los Angeles Times, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of escapes
Verb
  • One&Only followed this with its villas winding up from the jetty to the central building at the peak, which houses the reception, boutique, and five distinctive dining options.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Whatever the case, the spaciousness continues next to the rear lounge/office area, where the dry bathroom houses a shower with discrete tub floor and sliding door, a toilet and a vanity sink.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of houses
Noun
  • Domestic flights for Christmas are averaging $452, up 23 percent from 2025.
    — Hannah Sampson, Washington Post, 7 Oct. 2026
  • The airport had 574,193 flights last year, and nearly 12 million travelers passed through Transportation Security Administration checkpoints.
    — Chase Jordan October 7, Charlotte Observer, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of flights
Verb
  • Davis rooms with his childhood friends Kel (Nicholas Duvernay), who quits medical school in the premiere to pursue his dream of acting, and Josh (Jack Martin), a journalist whose idealism and sense of ethics do not extend to using his media CEO dad to land a gig as a PA on a news show.
    — Alison Herman, Variety, 2 June 2026
  • The side rooms off the main gallery contain playful areas that everyone from kids to grown adults will enjoy.
    — Jenny Hughes, The Spruce, 9 Apr. 2026
Definition of rooms
Verb
  • Concertgoers are surely used to the fan archetype who camps outside the venue for hours to secure a spot along the barricade, but the lines outside Nationals Park on Wednesday didn’t hold the promise of a better view.
    — Kendall Staton, Washington Post, 25 July 2026
  • That sounds like a figure of speech because nobody camps out overnight for tickets anymore.
    — Phil Hay, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2026
Definition of camps
Verb
  • Made up of vast mangrove forests, brackish marshlands, and tons of tiny islands, the refuge shelters a wide variety of animals, including American alligators and crocodiles, Florida panthers, manatees, river otters, bottle-nosed dolphins, and more than 200 species of migratory birds.
    — Elizabeth Rhodes, Travel + Leisure, 23 June 2026
  • The film centers on Cheng Jun, a Chinese international student working the night shift at a 24-hour convenience store who forms an unlikely bond with a homeless elderly woman who shelters there each night.
    — Jenny S. Li, Variety, 15 June 2026
Definition of shelters
Verb
  • The nearly 100-year-old route accommodates all budgets and travel interests, an à la carte menu of nature, food, history and recreation.
    — David G. Allan, CNN Money, 22 Sep. 2026
  • Its flexible modular design accommodates up to 1,000 kilometers of range and adapts easily to both charging and battery swapping.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of accommodates

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