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

Ray Rising, who had lived with his family at the compound for hydroelectric plant workers, lost his wife and three children when the flood hit their wooden bungalow. — Los Angeles Times, 6 Aug. 2026

The latter has dreamy overwater bungalows, its own private island that couples can picnic on, and the Likuliku Lagoon, where guests can book experiences. — Sarah Farag, Travel + Leisure, 5 Aug. 2026

Think of this 1920s bungalow as the perfect mix of old Hollywood charm and modern convenience. — Kelsey Mulvey, Vogue, 3 Aug. 2026

Their bungalow had modest furniture, and sunlight filled the sitting room. — Alexis Okeowo, New Yorker, 3 Aug. 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"