bungalow

noun

bun·​ga·​low ˈbəŋ-gə-ˌlō 

: a one-storied house with a low-pitched roof

also : a house having one and a half stories and usually a front porch

Examples of bungalow in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

When the state bought the bungalows to preserve as a historic site, Wiley moved into an apartment in the Pacific Palisades. —Nancy Walecki, The Atlantic, 18 Mar. 2025

The 11 bungalows are eclectic affairs, built from reclaimed wood and furnished with African art. —Chris Schalkx, Travel + Leisure, 16 Mar. 2025

The 130 accommodations range from beachfront bungalows to villas and residences, each with a private plunge pool and 24/7 butler service. —Laura Begley Bloom, AFAR Media, 27 Feb. 2025

The guest rooms feel like bungalows and the outdoor restaurant is perfect for an Arnold Palmer or two. —Vogue, 27 Feb. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Hindi baṅglā & Urdu banglā, literally, (house) in the Bengal style

First Known Use

1676, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for bungalow

• afterglow
• akimbo
• albino
• aliquot
• allegro
• amigo
• apropos
• audio
• calico
• calypso
• cameo
• ceo

Kids Definition

bungalow

noun

bun·​ga·​low ˈbəŋ-gə-ˌlō 

: a house with a single story and a roof with a low slope

also : a house having one and a half stories and usually a front porch

Etymology

from Hindi baṅglā, literally, "(house) in the style of Bengal"