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

Christine and Dan Reio bought a bungalow overlooking Lake Erie in Wainfleet, Ontario, during the pandemic, planning to expand the Niagara region property and eventually retire there, according to the CBC. —Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 9 Mar. 2026

Ancient Discovery on Six Nations Homeland Christine and Dan Reio bought a bungalow in Wainfleet, in Ontario’s Niagara region, during the pandemic, according to the CBC. —Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 9 Mar. 2026

From the dealmakers in the Polo Lounge to the celebs hiding away in the spacious bungalows, all manner of tastemakers and wannabes have stopped by the Pink Palace at some time or another. —Tim Chester, Robb Report, 5 Mar. 2026

There are 38 one-bedroom forest bungalows, ranging from cozy and comfortable to spacious and grandiose. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Mar. 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"