as in cottage
a house having one or one and a half stories and often a front porch
She bought a small bungalow just outside the city.
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Recent Examples of bungalow
The bungalow became a popular residential architectural style in the early 20th century in the United States and took on unique forms in cities such as Chicago and Los Angeles.
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Encyclopedia Britannica, 31 Mar. 2026
For Chelsea Hirschhorn, founder and CEO of Frida, Moniomi designed a Miami bungalow that operates as a standalone extension of her primary residence.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 31 Mar. 2026
Tucked in a residential neighborhood of bungalows and crape myrtle trees, the federal women’s prison in Bryan, Texas, doesn’t look like a traditional lockup.
—Erik Ortiz, NBC news, 27 Mar. 2026
The resort has 300 suites and bungalows plus an impressive waterfront spa and seaside dining outlets (with three designed by interior architect Martin Brudnizki).
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 23 Mar. 2026
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Encyclopedia Britannica, 31 Mar. 2026
For Chelsea Hirschhorn, founder and CEO of Frida, Moniomi designed a Miami bungalow that operates as a standalone extension of her primary residence.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 31 Mar. 2026
Tucked in a residential neighborhood of bungalows and crape myrtle trees, the federal women’s prison in Bryan, Texas, doesn’t look like a traditional lockup.
—Erik Ortiz, NBC news, 27 Mar. 2026
The resort has 300 suites and bungalows plus an impressive waterfront spa and seaside dining outlets (with three designed by interior architect Martin Brudnizki).
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 23 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bungalow
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Individual cottages with modern interiors are set up in mini neighborhoods and have fireplaces with polished concrete hearths, heated floors, and floor-to-ceiling glass bifold doors leading to landscaped gardens.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Apr. 2026
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Lodging options range from studios and cottages to large guest houses ideal for multigenerational groups.—
Julie Bielenberg,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The main space includes a custom kitchen with an induction Verona stove, leathered granite counters and a large copper farmhouse sink.—
Kaitlyn Keegan,
Hartford Courant,
4 Apr. 2026
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According to locals, the Tschikof family home was a large, yellow farmhouse, with a barn out back and, beyond that, a meadow dotted with mature trees.—
Simon Akam,
Vanity Fair,
2 Apr. 2026
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The exterior Forged from anodized aluminum, this is Carl Friedrik's most hard-wearing cabin case yet, with new steel rivets adding extra protection against knocks and bumps to complement the robust aluminum frame.—
Charley Ward,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Apr. 2026
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Lodge rooms and luxury cabins are among the accommodation options.—
Julie Bielenberg,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
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Built in 1876, the Camron-Stanford House is the last of the 19th-century Victorian mansions that once lined Lake Merritt.—
Jose Fabian,
CBS News,
4 Apr. 2026
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The historic Camron-Stanford house, the last of the 19th century Victorian mansions that once lined Oakland’s Lake Merritt, was damaged in a fire early Saturday morning.—
Sarah Feldberg,
San Francisco Chronicle,
4 Apr. 2026
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“Bungalow.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bungalow. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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