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 • Oct. 22, 2025

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 • Oct. 15, 2025

To provide water for both structures, Hale designed the roof of the bunkhouse with gutters that collect rainwater, which is pumped into cisterns and filtered for use.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 7, 2024

The price of the grilled rib-eye might have you choking, but the $90 stockyard — er, platter — of blushing beef, sliced for easy feasting, could easily feed a bunkhouse.

From Washington Post • Feb. 4, 2022

He could see a light through the window of the little room of the bunkhouse.

From "The Red Pony" by John Steinbeck