bunkhouse
word
Definition
A simple building where many people, such as workers or campers, sleep in shared rooms, often with bunk beds.
Usage & Nuances
'Bunkhouse' is usually used for temporary or basic accommodation for groups—common on farms, ranches, summer camps, or work sites. Not used for regular homes or hotels. Implies shared space and little privacy.
Spanish: barracón (para dormir)Portuguese (BR): abrigo coletivo - alojamento - dormitório coletivoPortuguese (PT): abrigo coletivo - dormitório coletivoChinese (Simplified): 工棚 (住宿用) - 集体宿舍Chinese (Traditional): 工棚 (住宿用) - 集體宿舍Hindi: श्रमिक आवास - बंकहाउसArabic: مهجع العمال - سكن جماعيBengali: ডরমেটরি - শেয়ার করা ঘরRussian: баракJapanese: バンクハウス - 合宿小屋Vietnamese: nhà ở tập thể - ký túc xá tạmKorean: 기숙사 - 임시숙소Turkish: koğuş - işçi yatakhanesiUrdu: ڈورمیٹری - عارضی رہائشIndonesian: barak - asrama sederhana
Example Sentences
The workers sleep in a bunkhouse near the farm.
basic
The children stayed in the bunkhouse at summer camp.
basic
There are ten beds in the bunkhouse.
basic
After dinner, everyone headed back to the bunkhouse to relax.
natural
It gets noisy in the bunkhouse when everyone is talking at once.
natural
The bunkhouse isn’t fancy, but it keeps us warm at night.
natural