noun

bunkhouse

BUHNGK-hows

Bunkhouse (noun) means a building with basic sleeping quarters for workers or guests, often on a ranch or in a rural setting. Example: “The ranch hands slept in the bunkhouse near the barn.”

noun

A building with basic sleeping quarters for workers or guests, often on a ranch or in a rural setting.

"The ranch hands slept in the bunkhouse near the barn."

How to Use Bunkhouse

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA simple shared sleeping building, often on a farm or ranch.

Word Forms

bunkhouses plural

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Etymology

From bunk + house.

Rhymes for bunkhouse

use muse ruse fuse CuSe abuse mouse cause house louse pause amuse

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does “bunkhouse” mean?

The word “bunkhouse” means a building with basic sleeping quarters for workers or guests, often on a ranch or in a rural setting. In plain terms, a simple shared sleeping building, often on a farm or ranch.

How do you pronounce “bunkhouse”?

“Bunkhouse” is pronounced BUHNGK-hows (/ˈbʌŋkˌhaʊs/ in IPA).

How do you use “bunkhouse” in a sentence?

Here is “bunkhouse” used in a sentence: “The ranch hands slept in the bunkhouse near the barn.”

What part of speech is “bunkhouse”?

“Bunkhouse” is a noun.