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

Its 1,200-acre footprint includes a pool carved into natural rock formations, bungalows adorned with sleek modern wood furniture and views of the sea, a golf course, polo, and three separate restaurants. —Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 22 Jan. 2026

The rooms The 150 free-standing bungalows are arranged throughout the property and range in size from one to four bedrooms. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026

With only 25 bungalow suites on property, guests can anticipate a weekend of unplugged and intimate encounters. —Katie Kelly Bell, Forbes.com, 20 Jan. 2026

Neighbors were awoken by the sound of Rivera banging on the door of a bungalow. —Mattha Busby, Rolling Stone, 16 Jan. 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"