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

The aesthetic is a major shift for the Southern California brand — here more Ivy League formal than Venice Beach bungalow. —Oren Peleg, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2025

While more rustic than five-star retreats, beachside bungalows can often be had at these kind of resorts for less than $150 per night. —Joe Sills, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025

Accessible one- or two-bedroom ocean view bungalows are available. —Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 2 Sep. 2025

Punta Mita, Mexico’s Naviva Four Seasons Adults-Only Resort, sits on 48 acres of lush jungle, boasts 15 indoor-outdoor bungalow-style luxury camping tents, and is outfitted with air conditioning, a private plunge pool, an outdoor shower, 24-hour in-room dining, and stunning ocean views. —Essence, 30 Aug. 2025

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"