bungalow

noun

Definition of bungalownext
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 Pope, Leo XIV, is an American from Chicago’s bungalow belt, and, after him, the second most prominent American Catholic is Vance himself—a youngish convert from small-town evangelical Protestantism, a Marine veteran, and an alumnus of Ohio State and Yale Law. — Paul Elie, New Yorker, 27 June 2026 Opposite is a floor-to-ceiling window the full length of the bungalow looking out onto sun loungers and your very own tranquillity soaking tub, for intimate bathing under the stars or breakfast in bed while watching the sunrise. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 June 2026 There’s a full spa and accommodations range from hotel rooms to cottages, bungalows and townhomes. — Larry Olmsted, Forbes.com, 21 June 2026 Resorts like Likuliku Lagoon Resort and Fiji Marriott Resort Momi Bay offer the quintessential overwater bungalow experience travelers associate with the Maldives—coupled with warm hospitality, clear blue water, and generally lower costs for hotels, meals, and excursions. — Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 21 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for bungalow
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  1. cottage
  2. farmhouse
  3. cabin
  4. mansion
Noun
  • Participants live in cottages on campus and can stay for up to two years.
    — Leondra Head, CBS News, 13 July 2026
  • Originally, the park was supposed to mimic an Old World pastoral landscape, with English cottage scenes and a mill wheel.
    — John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 13 July 2026
Definition of cottage
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  • In 1984, Baker married Emmy Award-winning lyricist and singer-songwriter Dory Previn, and the two eventually left Los Angeles to settle into an old farmhouse in Southfield, Massachusetts, the Berkshires.
    — Greg Evans, Deadline, 4 July 2026
  • Schallau’s specialty is saison, a style of farmhouse ales bursting with complex flavors, such as Bourgeois Daydreams, a pale golden table beer featuring notes of makrut lime leaves and Meyer lemon.
    — Midwest Living, Midwest Living, 1 July 2026
Definition of farmhouse
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  • But this isn’t because of potential health risks or adverse effects in-flight—cabin crew simply dislike pouring it because of its excessive fizziness.
    — Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 17 July 2026
  • Its cavernous cabin and ultra-refined interior create an ambiance that's nearly impossible to top, even in a segment that hosts luxury legends from BMW and Mercedes-Benz.
    — Charles Singh, USA Today, 17 July 2026
Definition of cabin
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  • Rustic-chic one-bedroom mansions here span a shocking 5,000 square feet and come with a private spa and gym, a private butler, a private assistant, and a personal chef.
    — Katie Lockhart, Robb Report, 16 July 2026
  • According to the local news, many were frustrated that the castles didn’t resemble anything in the area, particularly the historical Ottoman-style mansions.
    — Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 16 July 2026
Definition of mansion

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“Bungalow.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bungalow. Accessed 19 Jul. 2026.

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