1. people who share a bunk or sleeping quarters, especially in military barracks, summer camps, or dormitories
Usage: plural form; typically used in institutional or communal living contexts

Examples

• My bunkmates and I stayed up late talking on the first night of camp.
• The soldiers became close friends with their bunkmates during basic training.
• She complained that her bunkmates were too loud in the dormitory.
• At summer camp, I made lifelong friends with my bunkmates.
• The new recruit was nervous about meeting his bunkmates in the barracks.
• Our bunkmates helped us settle into the cabin when we arrived.