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

He was granted prisoner-of-war status, housed in a separate bungalow away from other inmates and was allowed to wear his Panamanian military uniform and insignia in court, the AP reported. —Sophia Compton, FOXNews.com, 4 Jan. 2026

For a more upscale option, guests at Casa San Agustin and Casa Pestagua can visit the properties' private beach club, Acasí, complete with sparkling pool and waterfront dining, and even spend the night at one of its six beachside bungalows. —Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 2 Jan. 2026

The filing claims Rourke began leasing the three-bedroom bungalow in March 2025, with monthly rent initially set at $5,200, before it was later raised to $7,000. —Vivian Kwarm, New York Daily News, 2 Jan. 2026

While the bungalows tap into the regional design vernacular, the decor still feels modern and clean-lined. —Matt Ortile, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Dec. 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"