bunk
20 synonyms for bunk, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A narrow bed, often one of a stacked pair, as found on a ship, in a cabin, or a dorm.
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Synonyms by Meaning
1. noun
A narrow bed, often one of a stacked pair, as found on a ship, in a cabin, or a dorm.
“He climbed into the top bunk of the bunk bed.”
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.
Full origin of bunk →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.
