What is another word for bunk room?
Pronunciation: [bˈʌŋk ɹˈuːm] (IPA) 
A bunk room is a dormitory-like bedroom designed for multiple people to sleep in. However, there are several synonyms for this type of room including bunkhouse, barracks, dormitory, hostel, and shelter. A bunkhouse typically refers to a rustic, outdoor sleeping quarters, often found on farms or ranches. A barracks is similar to a bunkhouse, but typically refers to military sleeping quarters. Dormitory and hostel both describe budget accommodations with shared sleeping quarters, often found in schools or backpacker hostels. Finally, a shelter refers to a temporary place to sleep during emergency situations, often found in disaster relief efforts or homeless shelters.
