bunk bed

noun

: one of two single beds usually placed one above the other

Examples of bunk bed in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The artist’s bunk bed is in there, too, alongside a jumble of sculptures, models, books and toys which Paolozzi donated to the museum. Samantha Conti, WWD, 15 June 2024 The designer came up with a bunk bed for the older girl that provides room below for both a crib for her younger sister and space for a craft desk for the older child. Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 June 2024 These are great for families hoping to take an educational trip through history, and come equipped with a king-sized bed and one or two sets of bunk beds. Catherine Garcia, theweek, 3 Apr. 2024 Alongside the king bed in the main bedroom, the guest bedroom suite features one set of twin bunk beds as well as a queen bed and opens up directly to the lower deck. Lydia Mansel, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Jan. 2024 See all Example Sentences for bunk bed 

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Word History

First Known Use

1890, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of bunk bed was in 1890

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“Bunk bed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bunk%20bed. Accessed 7 Jul. 2024.

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bunk bed

noun
: one of two single beds placed one above the other

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