Bunkhouse
(noun)
- A small, simple building used for sleeping, often for groups of workers or travelers.
- A cabin or sleeping quarters in a larger building, such as a ranch or campground.
Origin:
From bunk, meaning a bed + house, meaning a place for living.
Examples:
- The workers stayed in the bunkhouse during the construction of the dam.
- The bunkhouse was cramped and had only the bare necessities, but it provided a roof over their heads.
- The bunkhouse at the campground was a popular spot for families and had several bunk beds and a small kitchenette.
- The old bunkhouse had been converted into a cozy cabin rental, complete with a fireplace and a hot tub.
- After a long day on the trail, the hikers were happy to reach the bunkhouse and collapse into their beds for the night.