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
Mediterranean Revival estates, midcentury modern homes, and Spanish-style bungalows still define neighborhoods such as Northwood and Southland Park, providing a counterweight to the glass towers rising downtown and along the water.
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Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 29 Jan. 2026
Rafael Negroe, the school’s director of operations, said the fire destroyed the J Building and temporary bungalows, eliminating 36 classrooms in total.
—Teresa Liu, Daily News, 27 Jan. 2026
Its 1,200-acre footprint includes a pool carved into natural rock formations, bungalows adorned with sleek modern wood furniture and views of the sea, a golf course, polo, and three separate restaurants.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 22 Jan. 2026
Neighbors were awoken by the sound of Rivera banging on the door of a bungalow.
—Mattha Busby, Rolling Stone, 16 Jan. 2026
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Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 29 Jan. 2026
Rafael Negroe, the school’s director of operations, said the fire destroyed the J Building and temporary bungalows, eliminating 36 classrooms in total.
—Teresa Liu, Daily News, 27 Jan. 2026
Its 1,200-acre footprint includes a pool carved into natural rock formations, bungalows adorned with sleek modern wood furniture and views of the sea, a golf course, polo, and three separate restaurants.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 22 Jan. 2026
Neighbors were awoken by the sound of Rivera banging on the door of a bungalow.
—Mattha Busby, Rolling Stone, 16 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bungalow
Noun
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Trees line the creek banks and foliage envelopes the cottages that stretch across the grounds.—
Asonta Benetti,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Jan. 2026
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And yet, neither couple can help but dig themselves deeper and deeper, which is where the cottage stuff comes in.—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
31 Jan. 2026
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Built in 1988, the seven-bedroom farmhouse has a vaulted post-and-beam great room with a stone fireplace and a formal dining room, plus a billiards area, media room, gym, and sauna.—
The Week US,
TheWeek,
26 Jan. 2026
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Designer Jen Clausen created a modern farmhouse vibe, using leather and oak furnishings and oatmeal and beige hues throughout the rooms.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Jan. 2026
Noun
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American is likewise revamping its wide-body planes with larger, single business-class cabins, putting in a three-class cabin on new Airbus narrow-bodies and expanding its airport lounges.—
Leslie Josephs,
CNBC,
7 Feb. 2026
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Electrical cables on a high-speed line were also severed, and a fire was started at an electrical cabin in the Adriatic town of Pesaro, the railway network said.—
Antonia Mortensen,
CNN Money,
7 Feb. 2026
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To bring the magical world of Julia Quinn’s books to life, Bridgerton’s production crew filmed all across the United Kingdom — from real Tudor-era mansions and courtyards in the countryside to iconic museums and historic churches in the heart of London.—
Kayla Keegan,
PEOPLE,
1 Feb. 2026
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Despite his success, Wilson left acting, sold his Bel-Air mansion and Rolls-Royce and became an interdenominational preacher in 1983.—
Lisa Boone,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Feb. 2026
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“Bungalow.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bungalow. Accessed 8 Feb. 2026.
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