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

Craftsman-style homes, popular between 1905 and 1930, are mainly associated with the bungalows of California, but the Chicago area has its own vernacular examples that share many similarities with the Prairie School and the Arts & Crafts movements. — Rachel Freundt, Chicago Tribune, 24 Aug. 2026

Located off the coast of Rio de Janeiro, the island offers nearly 15,000 square feet of buildings, including six bungalows and nine suites. — Jim Dobson, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026

Fairweather came out of a low-slung bungalow and led me into the estate, hidden away off what counts as a major thoroughfare on Shelter. — Nate Freeman, Vanity Fair, 21 Aug. 2026

The hilltop Topas Ecolodge offers the perfect perch to soak up this lush paradise, with sweeping views from the bungalow balconies and cozy villas with private pools. — Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 21 Aug. 2026

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"