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

Some homeowners have converted charming bungalows into guesthouses, including this quaint cottage and this Solano Avenue-adjacent spot. — Barbara Noe Kennedy, Travel + Leisure, 28 July 2026

Upscale bungalows and villas are available, complemented by a lodge featuring restaurants, a spa, and various recreational facilities. — Scott Kramer, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026

Many is the young Chicagoan of modest means who saved for a down payment, got a mortgage for a condo or a bungalow, and then was able to enjoy some appreciation in a Bucktown, a Bronzeville or a Logan Square. — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 26 July 2026

Accommodations range from standard rooms to two-story villas and bungalow-style suites, all with private balconies keeping you connected to the outdoors. — Gina Kramer, USA Today, 25 July 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"