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
In his neighborhood, there are 36 original bungalow and shotgun-style houses with apparent Bahamian influences that have survived for more than a century.
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Jimena Romero, Miami Herald, 19 May 2025
In addition, with Hyatt Globalist benefits—the highest level of status with the program—Shon was upgraded from a garden view room to a beach bungalow, which not only afforded her and Hobgood more space, but also killer oceanfront views.
—Stella Shon, Travel + Leisure, 1 May 2025
The primary home is behind the original bungalow residence, and it’s built to perfection.
—Tj MacIas, Sacbee.com, 29 Apr. 2025
That’s a terrible lyric because the word bungalow is not a good song word.
—Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 5 June 2025
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Jimena Romero, Miami Herald, 19 May 2025
In addition, with Hyatt Globalist benefits—the highest level of status with the program—Shon was upgraded from a garden view room to a beach bungalow, which not only afforded her and Hobgood more space, but also killer oceanfront views.
—Stella Shon, Travel + Leisure, 1 May 2025
The primary home is behind the original bungalow residence, and it’s built to perfection.
—Tj MacIas, Sacbee.com, 29 Apr. 2025
That’s a terrible lyric because the word bungalow is not a good song word.
—Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 5 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bungalow
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Warmer toned shingles, such as weathered wood or brown, complement homes with natural wood elements and traditional architectural styles like Tudor or English cottages.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
25 June 2025
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Listed for $24 million, the 7.5-acre waterfront estate in Oysters Harbor includes a main residence, a boat dock, guest cottages, and private gardens.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
25 June 2025
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But nearly a decade after Wife Swap introduced the world to the ultra-strict Stockdale family, Jacob Stockdale turned their idyllic farmhouse into a crime scene — killing his mother and younger brother before turning the gun on himself.—
Christina Coulter,
People.com,
21 June 2025
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There is this massive explosion that happens when you guys infiltrate Grady's farmhouse.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
20 June 2025
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There’s also a new two-tone, flat-bottomed steering wheel adding a sporty touch to the luxurious cabin.—
Karl Brauer,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Several travelers suggested hanging it in your shower to eliminate clutter in the cabin.—
Jennifer Vermeer,
Travel + Leisure,
30 June 2025
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The video consists of little more than Cantona sitting around in a countryside mansion, drinking wine and lip-syncing to Liam’s vocals.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
29 June 2025
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Ellie’s Tale In this gripping screenplay entry, a free woman of color in antebellum New Orleans is captured and forced into the infamous mansion of Delphine LaLaurie.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
27 June 2025
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“Bungalow.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bungalow. Accessed 6 Jul. 2025.
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