bi-level

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adjective

bi-lev·​el ˈbī-ˈle-vəl How to pronounce bi-level (audio)
1
: having two levels of freight or passenger space
2
: having two floors with a ground-level entry situated between the floors

bi-level

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noun

bi-lev·​el ˈbī-ˌle-vəl How to pronounce bi-level (audio)
: a bi-level house

Examples of bi-level in a Sentence

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Adjective
The designer also renovated the bi-level Infinito Suite, resulting in a private terrace and jacuzzi on the highest point of the property and narrow peaked windows inspired by the cathedral shapes found along the Amalfi Coast. Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 19 Dec. 2024 Willy Chavarria and Byredo chose the bi-level space for their recent CFDA afterparty, where the designer celebrated his menswear of the year win alongside guests like Christian Siriano, Darren Criss and more. Kristen Tauer, WWD, 13 Dec. 2024
Noun
The two-story home is capped by an additional bi-level rooftop terrace—a rarity for Dubai—and offers grandstand views of the city’s iconic Burj Khalifa. Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 12 Mar. 2023 For something that will please a variety of palates, Avanti F & B's bi-level shipping container food hall showcases casual-gourmet pizza, barbecue, arepas, vegan bowls, sushi, brews, mocktails and Big Chill frozen drinks. Robin Soslow, Chron, 26 Feb. 2023 See all Example Sentences for bi-level 

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1960, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun

1966, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of bi-level was in 1960

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“Bi-level.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bi-level. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.

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