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

Recent Examples on the Web
Adjective
Built with bi-level shortcuts, a two-story Royal Promenade with no dead ends, and smart elevators that use machine learning to whisk guests up and down 18 public decks, the new flagship abounds in intuitive innovation. David Dickstein, Orange County Register, 2 Feb. 2024 Bodacious Shops Come for the lattes, and stay to peruse the shelves and samples at Bodacious Shops, a bi-level downtown staple that doubles as a cafe, kitchen store, olive oil shop, and chef’s kitchen for events and classes. Staff Author Published, Travel + Leisure, 5 Feb. 2024 The flowing nature of the vessel is perhaps best showcased in the bi-level entertainment space. Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 22 Jan. 2024 The crown jewel is the 15,000-square-foot Villa One, a bi-level hideaway with a private beachfront pool, daybeds, and a fire pit right next to the water’s edge. Siobhan Reid, Robb Report, 5 Dec. 2023 Stay in one of the bi-level suites with private plunge pools and ample space to have in-room spa treatments. Judy Koutsky, Travel + Leisure, 1 Dec. 2023 Each street in Montclair can offer a mix of colonials, Tudor, ranches, mid-century modern, contemporary, and Victorian homes, with the occasional split-level and bi-level homes in the mix. Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 27 Oct. 2023 The Main Building was originally constructed in 1905 and houses a total of 11 accommodations, including two bi-level suites. Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 20 Oct. 2023 This bi-level beauty, also located in Marigot, has seven bedrooms — the master suite’s magnificent bathroom includes an earthy natural field stone shower cave with a skylight. Linda Laban, Robb Report, 10 Oct. 2023
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 The spacious art deco, pastel bi-level dining room is already popping up on Instagram thanks to its stunning design, but the food by James Tracey is no slouch either. Devorah Lev-Tov, Travel + Leisure, 23 Feb. 2023

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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 28 Mar. 2024.

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