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
Ranging bright and airy contemporary rooms with private terraces to sprawling and romantic cave suites with living rooms and fireplaces, and arched, bi-level options with beds overlooking private pools, each is totally unique. Elizabeth Brownfield, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024 Grand Targhee has four different lodging facilities, with rooms ranging from standard kings to bi-level suites. Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 30 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 14 Jan. 2025.

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