as in bed
a place set aside for sleeping
crawled into their bunks and went to sleep immediately
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
as in nonsense
language, behavior, or ideas that are absurd and contrary to good sense
the idea that the Great Wall of China is visible from the moon is pure bunk
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
as in escape
the act or an instance of getting free from danger or confinement
he waited until everyone was looking the other way, then did a bunk from the room
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
as in to house
to provide with living quarters or shelter
bunked the guest in the spare room
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of bunk
Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 16 Apr. 2026
But use of the six pods, arranged in a triple-bunk style layout between cabins, will put fliers in close proximity to others, prompting the airline to publish etiquette notes.
—ABC News, 16 Apr. 2026
Joe Yogerst, Forbes.com, 15 Jan. 2026
At the other end of camp loomed a gigantic khaki military tent, which Watson and Herrington had erected the previous day so that the team’s children could bunk together.
—Paige Williams, New Yorker, 12 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for bunk
Noun
Elsewhere, a sunlit atrium is visible from a bunk room, as well as the guest apartment’s living and dining areas.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 16 Apr. 2026
But use of the six pods, arranged in a triple-bunk style layout between cabins, will put fliers in close proximity to others, prompting the airline to publish etiquette notes.
—ABC News, 16 Apr. 2026
Verb
Twenty-six cities, towns and villages along the route are official Ice Age Trail Communities where hikers can source information on weather and trail conditions, grab a hit meal, bunk down for the night, or simply rest up for the next section.
—Joe Yogerst, Forbes.com, 15 Jan. 2026
At the other end of camp loomed a gigantic khaki military tent, which Watson and Herrington had erected the previous day so that the team’s children could bunk together.
—Paige Williams, New Yorker, 12 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for bunk
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bunk
Verb
-
Thousands of photographs and historical documents are stored in archives and the collections section of the museum houses an assortment of memorabilia.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
-
Plus, through the larger project, Mutual Ground is looking to add a new building on campus to house its outpatient services.—
R. Christian Smith,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
Verb
-
That leaves room for debate about what really happened.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
26 Apr. 2026
-
Imagine going on the road and not being able to stay in the same place as your co-workers, but being forced to room with someone across town.—
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Apr. 2026
Verb
-
The building will have a gym, a gross motor room with play equipment for the youngest students, a two-story library with reading nooks, a learning hub able to accommodate two classes at a time, and an outdoor area with patio furniture.—
Mike Danahey,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
-
This setup is ultra-welcoming and can accommodate a large crew—bring on the s'mores and bonfires this summer.—
Sarah Lyon,
The Spruce,
28 Apr. 2026
Verb
-
In an untitled work from 1995, a cluster of sturdy wagons sits at the edge of a frozen lake, a site where her family of peripatetic horse traders often camped.—
Ben Davis,
The New York Review of Books,
25 Apr. 2026
-
When camping in an open environment, select a campsite in a valley, ravine, or low region.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
24 Apr. 2026
Verb
-
Reagan was struck below his left armpit, the bullet lodged an inch from his heart.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
26 Apr. 2026
-
Los Angeles allegations about Dains A third-party law firm investigated the complaints lodged in mid-2023 to early 2024 against Dains in Los Angeles and corroborated many of the findings.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacbee.com,
25 Apr. 2026
Verb
-
Targeted again almost immediately, Shuji is rescued by detective Soma Ryosuke (Takahashi Issey), who turns to former television journalist Yarimizu Nanao (Saitoh Takumi) for help sheltering him.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
29 Apr. 2026
-
Lawmakers on Tuesday pressed Eastland family members, including three of Dick Eastland’s sons, on the plan to shelter in place.—
Ashley Killough,
CNN Money,
29 Apr. 2026
Verb
-
The forecaster suggested that Arkansans pull their vehicles under a carport or roof and stay inside in order to try to protect themselves and property from hail.—
Remington Miller,
Arkansas Online,
27 Apr. 2026
-
On the outside of the building, the $2 million grant will help pay for tuckpointing, gutter repairs and roof work, according to Santana.—
R. Christian Smith,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Bunk.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bunk. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
