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 18 units are one-, two- and three-bedroom, and four bi-level penthouses have decks. Amy Worden, Washington Post, 10 July 2024 The bi-level layout allows everyone to spread out, but don’t be surprised if the great room becomes the center of activity. Lydia Mansel, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Jan. 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 

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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 27 Jul. 2024.

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