bunkmate

[ buhngk-meyt ]

noun

1. a person who shares sleeping quarters with another, especially one who sleeps in a neighboring bed.

Word History and Origins

Origin of bunkmate¹

An Americanism dating back to 1875–80; bunk ¹ + mate ¹

Example Sentences

I got to be co-counselors with my close friend, who was a former bunkmate.

From Outside Online

They told guards they needed Tylenol for their fevers and wanted the bunkmates who were coughing in their faces to be moved.

From Washington Post

Hill began coughing uncontrollably, according to his family and bunkmate, and was taken to the hospital with shortness of breath.

From Washington Post

"Pretty near two months' wages gone for a box, but what's expense when we're planting Jim," weepingly commented his bunkmate.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• friend
• mate