What is another word for bunks?

Pronunciation: [bˈʌŋks] (IPA)

Bunks refer to stacked beds used in dormitories, hostels, and military barracks to accommodate multiple people in a limited space. Synonyms for bunks include berth, cot, hammock, pallet, camp bed, army bed, and sleeping shelf. A berth is usually used in a train, ship, or airplane and refers to a private sleeping space with a seat and bed. A cot is a collapsible bed used for temporary sleeping arrangements. A hammock is a swinging bed usually made of canvas or rope and suspended between two points. Pallet refers to a bed made of straw, wood, or a similar material usually placed on the floor. The army bed or camp bed is a collapsible bed used for military purposes while sleeping shelf refers to the space between the bunks in a dormitory or hostel.

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Usage examples for Bunks

The table was between the bunks.
"Reminiscences of a South African Pioneer"
W. C. Scully
The two bunks are full.
"The Ghost Pirates"
William Hope Hodgson
The men in the other watch seemed to have no immediate intention of turning-in; but sat in their bunks, and around on the chests.
"The Ghost Pirates"
William Hope Hodgson

Famous quotes with Bunks

  • A word of advice: If you get the choice between the upper and lower bunks in a cell, choose the lower. Prisons do not turn off their lights at night, and I spent a sleepless night, without a mattress, with a five-hundred-watt bulb shining directly into my eyes.
    William Powell (author)

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