bunkhouse

American  

[buhngk-hous] / ˈbʌŋkˌhaʊs /

noun

PLURAL

bunkhouses

1. a rough building, often with bunk beds, used for sleeping quarters, as for ranch hands, migratory workers, or campers.

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bunkhouse British  

/ ˈbʌŋkˌhaʊs /

noun

1. (in the US and Canada) a building containing the sleeping quarters of workers on a ranch

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Etymology

Origin of bunkhouse

An Americanism dating back to 1875–80; bunk ¹ + house

Example Sentences

Zak Clark, the new caretaker, whose bunkhouse on the property later survived the fire, attracted younger members and encouraged hands-on involvement.

From Los Angeles Times

Winter downpours brought a torrential river cascading down Yucca Trail, which lies between the leveled lodge and the bunkhouse.

From Los Angeles Times

By this time, a friend of Mr Currie had raised the alarm - as he had not arrived at a bunkhouse in Knoydart as expected.

From BBC

The Phoenix Hotel is part of the hipster-friendly Bunkhouse hotel group.

From Los Angeles Times

The boy would sleep on the bunkhouse floor in a sleeping bag inside a bivy that had an alarm on its zipper triggered when someone tries to exit.

From Seattle Times