bunkroom

or bunk-room

[ buhngk-room‑-room ]

noun

1. temporary sleeping quarters, especially for travelers.

Word History and Origins

Origin of bunkroom¹

1845–50; bunk ¹( def ) + room ( def )

Example Sentences

He got up, and his movements about the bunkroom aroused his chums.

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He stared at the whitewashed wall of the bunkroom, visioning his possible future domicile.

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In the long bunkroom some water had entered with the rising tide and they found the lower side a miniature lake.

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Hank Leeming, their security officer roommate, came into the bunkroom in time to hear Rick's last comment.

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MacReidie said the duffelbag broke loose and floated into the middle of the bunkroom during acceleration.

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