Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

bunk beds

noun
/bʌŋk bɛdz/
Definition
A type of bed in which one bed frame is stacked on top of another, allowing two or more people to sleep in the same floor space.
Examples
  • The kids love sleeping in their new bunk beds.
  • We have to buy a mattress for the bottom bunk.
  • In the summer camp, all the cabins had bunk beds for the campers.
Meaning
Bunk beds are often used in small spaces, children’s rooms, or dormitories to maximize sleeping area. They come in various styles and designs, and can be single or double stacked.
Synonyms
  • loft beds
  • stacked beds
  • double-decker beds