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

Thirty-three passengers and a crew member died, trapped in a bunkroom below deck.

From Seattle Times

Thirty-three passengers and a crew member perished, trapped in a bunkroom below deck.

From Washington Times

Thirty-three passengers and a crew member perished, trapped in a bunkroom below deck.

From Seattle Times

Both exits from the below-deck bunkroom were blocked by flames.

From Washington Times

Both exits from the below-deck bunkroom were blocked by flames.

From Seattle Times