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 well-being program is light years ahead of any other hotel in the city, with its bi-level spa featuring three plunge pools that are a call back to Ancient Rome’s sprawling bath centers, plus a dedicated space for yoga, sound baths, and meditation. Erica Firpo, AFAR Media, 29 May 2025 There are also four suites (during the hotel renovations, two standard-size guest rooms were combined to form each suite); and bi-level apartments with three beds and three baths. Liz Humphreys, Travel + Leisure, 1 May 2025
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 5 Jun. 2025.

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