Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

bunkmate

noun

/ˈbʌŋk.meɪt/

Definition

A person who shares a bunk bed in a dormitory or similar living arrangement.

Examples

During summer camp, I made friends with my bunkmate, who was from another state.
Having a good bunkmate can make sharing tight living quarters much more enjoyable.
I didn’t know my bunkmate very well, but we got along well throughout the semester.

Meaning

Bunkmate refers to someone who sleeps in the same bunk bed as another individual, typically in a shared living space such as a hostel, camping site, or dormitory.