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bunkroom

American  
[buhngk-room, ‑-room] / ˈbʌŋkˌrum, ‑ˌrʊm /
Or bunk-room

noun

  1. temporary sleeping quarters, especially for travelers.


Etymology

Origin of bunkroom

1845–50; bunk 1 ( def. ) + room ( def. )

Example Sentences

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Accustomed to sharing a cramped firehouse bunkroom, the men listened in a huddle, then suddenly shifted apart, awkwardly remembering to social distance.

From New York Times • Apr. 1, 2020

After visiting a dive boat just like the Conception, she cited how difficult it was to reach an escape hatch in the bunkroom - a design that has routinely met regulations.

From Washington Times • Sep. 19, 2019

They were sleeping in a cramped bunkroom below the main deck, and their escape routes were blocked by fire.

From Washington Post • Sep. 8, 2019

That cut off both escape routes for the 33 passengers and a crew member in the bunkroom: a stairway and an escape hatch that exited in the galley area.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 5, 2019

A trio of moths swim against the ceiling of his bunkroom.

From "All the Light We Cannot See" by Anthony Doerr

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