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bunks Definition and Meaning in English (bunks definition)

noun
Synonyms:bedsberths
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Bunks definition: Bunks are narrow beds, often stacked in pairs, typically found in dormitories, ships, or military barracks.

Definitions of Bunks

  1. 1noun

    Bunks are narrow beds, often stacked in pairs, typically found in dormitories, ships, or military barracks.

  2. 2verb

    To bunk means to sleep in a bunk bed or a similar simple bed.

  3. 3verb(informal)

    Informally, to bunk means to leave a place quickly or to skip an obligation like school or work.

Example Sentences

casual

“The children loved sleeping in the bunk beds during their camping trip.”

informal

“He decided to bunk off school to go to the concert.”

casual

“The hostel room had three sets of bunks.”

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past tensebunked
gerundbunking
nounbunk

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Bunks definition: Bunks are narrow beds, often stacked in pairs, typically found in dormitories, ships, or military barracks.
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