: one of two single beds usually placed one above the other
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the WebThe Little League World Series made headlines previously this season after 12-year-old Easton Oliverson fractured his skull following a fall from his bunk bed. Natasha Dye, Peoplemag, 23 Aug. 2022 The 12-year-old, who fell from a bunk bed at a Little League World Series dorm and suffered a skull fracture two weeks ago, is set to be released from a Pennsylvania hospital on Tuesday, his family confirmed on Instagram. Anna Lazarus Caplan, Peoplemag, 30 Aug. 2022 Player who fell from bunk bed will undergo second brain scan after possibly hitting head again Snow Canyon Little League’s historic trip to the Little League World Series was a stormy affair. Julie Jag, The Salt Lake Tribune, 21 Aug. 2022 Oliverson suffered a fractured skull after falling from a bunk bed at the players' dormitory in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, early Monday morning. Wayne Sterling, CNN, 20 Aug. 2022 The 12-year-old Little Leaguer who suffered serious injuries following a fall from his bunk bed last week is recovering after a second fall, his family said. Alexandra Schonfeld, Peoplemag, 22 Aug. 2022 According to his father, Jace Oliverson, Easton fell from his bunk bed on Sunday. Kyla Guilfoil, ABC News, 19 Aug. 2022 The Conestoga Wagons have canvas domes and actual wagon wheels (including the base of the table), a king-sized bed and a bunk bed (though mattresses are extra), air conditioning and charging outlets. Christopher Elliott, USA TODAY, 24 June 2022 In went Alex, then working as his brother’s caddie, into a bunk bed. Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 19 June 2022 See More
Word History
First Known Use
1890, in the meaning defined above
Kids Definition
bunk bed
noun
: one of two single beds usually placed one above the other