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

Every major hotel brand in the world has built a bungalow in the sand—or over the water. — Katie Lockhart, Robb Report, 16 July 2026

This was in the 1960s, and Mia and her family lived in San Carlos, California, at that time a bedroom community of redwood bungalows and postwar cottages located south of San Francisco. — Literary Hub, 15 July 2026

Each bungalow is outfitted with two cruiser bikes that are perfect for getting around on property. — Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 3 July 2026

Travelers are also paying more for luxurious experiences, such as staying in their own over-water bungalow in the Maldives. — Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 29 June 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"