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bunk

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Noun — A narrow bed, often one of a stacked pair, as found on a ship, in a cabin, or a dorm.

How to use bunk

The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.

bunk bed bunk off school a load of bunk

Etymology

The "sleeping berth" sense likely comes from Scottish English bunker, of uncertain but possibly Scandinavian origin.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “bunk” mean?

The word “bunk” means a narrow bed, often one of a stacked pair, as found on a ship, in a cabin, or a dorm. In plain terms, a narrow bed, or (informally) nonsense — plus British slang for skipping school.

How do you pronounce “bunk”?

“Bunk” is pronounced buhngk (/bʌŋk/ in IPA).

How do you use “bunk” in a sentence?

Here is “bunk” used in a sentence: “He climbed into the top bunk of the bunk bed.”

What part of speech is “bunk”?

Depending on how it is used, “bunk” can be a noun, a verb and an adjective.

Is “bunk” a common word?

“Bunk” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “bunk” have?

“Bunk” has 4 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a narrow bed, often one of a stacked pair, as found on a ship, in a cabin, or a dorm.

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