Bunkhouse

Pronunciation: /bʌŋk.haʊs/

Definitions of bunkhouse

noun a rough shelter for workers or travelers, typically consisting of one large room or a building with small rooms

Example Sentences

A1 The cowboys slept in the bunkhouse after a long day of work on the ranch.

A2 The bunkhouse was a simple building with bunk beds for the workers to sleep in.

B1 The bunkhouse had a communal kitchen where the ranch hands would gather for meals.

B2 The bunkhouse was equipped with modern amenities such as heating and air conditioning.

C1 The bunkhouse was renovated last year to accommodate more workers during the busy season.

C2 The bunkhouse was a cozy retreat for the ranch employees, with comfortable beds and a fireplace.

Examples of bunkhouse in a Sentence

formal The workers on the ranch stayed in the bunkhouse during their time off.

informal We all hung out in the bunkhouse after a long day of work.

slang Let's crash at the bunkhouse tonight and have a party!

figurative The old barn was like a bunkhouse for stray animals seeking shelter.

Grammatical Forms of bunkhouse

• past tense: bunkhoused
• plural: bunkhouses
• comparative: more bunkhouse
• superlative: most bunkhouse
• present tense: bunkhouse
• future tense: will bunkhouse
• perfect tense: have bunkhoused
• continuous tense: is bunkhousing
• singular: bunkhouse
• positive degree: bunkhouse
• infinitive: to bunkhouse
• gerund: bunkhousing
• participle: bunkhoused

Origin and Evolution of bunkhouse

First Known Use: 1850 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'bunkhouse' originated in North America, specifically in the Western United States during the 19th century.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe a simple, communal living space for workers on ranches or in mining camps, the term 'bunkhouse' has evolved to refer to any shared living quarters, often associated with temporary or seasonal work environments.