bunkmate
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of bunkmate
Example Sentences
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He joined the California National Guard and met a bunkmate in basic training who worked in the mailroom at Revue Studios, which was owned by MCA.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 7, 2026
I can never leave you, therefore you are my bunkmate in this prison we freely chose, back when we were younger and even stupider than we are now.
From New York Times • Dec. 24, 2021
On her second day, Tami becomes embroiled in a fight with a bunkmate who stole her shower shoes.
From The Guardian • Mar. 10, 2016
His bunkmate, a 20-year-old Rohingya called Ashan, tells a similar tale.
From Economist • Jun. 11, 2015
I had already seen the mule and asked his bunkmate w hat his problem was.
From "Life Is So Good" by George Dawson
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