1 B2 informal
To share a sleeping space or bedroom with someone else, especially temporarily.
"There weren't enough bedrooms, so two of the cousins had to bunk in together."
inseparable
bunk in
B2 informal inseparable intransitive
To share a room or sleeping space with someone, usually on a temporary or informal basis.
In plain English
To sleep in the same room as someone else, sharing the space.
What does "bunk in" mean?
One main meaning — here's how to use it.
Literal vs figurative
Words literally mean
To climb into a bunk (narrow bed) inside a shared space.
Actually means
To sleep in the same room as someone else, sharing the space.
Usage tip
Common in British and Australian English. Often used for short stays with friends or family, or in dormitory/camp settings. Friendly and casual in tone.
Words that pair with "bunk in"
Natural word combinations native speakers use most often.
friend roommate sibling dorm camp room
How to conjugate "bunk in"
The five tense forms you'll use most often.
Base
bunk in
I/you/we/they
3rd person
bunks in
he/she/it
Past simple
bunked in
yesterday
Past participle
bunked in
have + pp
-ing form
bunking in
continuous
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