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
Before the Renovations The Garrisons’ 1959 bungalow was packed with charm—if a little closed-off.
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Amy Panos, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Apr. 2025
The hotel is known for its ocean breezes, low-slung luxurious bungalows, almost tropical demeanor and views of the Santa Monica Mountains.
—Michael Goldstein, Forbes.com, 26 Mar. 2025
Roman’s Lagoon is a tranquil bungalow that sleeps up to five.
—Emma Kershaw, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025
My in-laws own a little two-bedroom beach bungalow.
—Joshua Rothman, New Yorker, 1 Apr. 2025
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Amy Panos, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Apr. 2025
The hotel is known for its ocean breezes, low-slung luxurious bungalows, almost tropical demeanor and views of the Santa Monica Mountains.
—Michael Goldstein, Forbes.com, 26 Mar. 2025
Roman’s Lagoon is a tranquil bungalow that sleeps up to five.
—Emma Kershaw, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025
My in-laws own a little two-bedroom beach bungalow.
—Joshua Rothman, New Yorker, 1 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bungalow
Noun
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Homes in the community span from cottages to condos to apartments to hit every price point and to welcome anyone at any socioeconomic level.—
Jennifer Castenson,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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About 65% of California homeowners live in homeowners associations (HOA) with rules blocking modest additions like duplexes or backyard cottages — often the most affordable options for families and aging residents.—
David Bonaccorsi,
Mercury News,
22 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Another not-so-mini reni is documented throughout the season: the addition of a spectacular dining room to the farmhouse that will fit her whole extended family for holidays.—
Mackenzie Schmidt,
People.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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Barrel + Beam Barrel + Beam is a rustic craft brewery specializing in farmhouse ales and barrel-aged beers.—
Jacqueline Kehoe,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Apr. 2025
Noun
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There were no landing lights or lights in the cabin.—
Charles Elliott,
Outdoor Life,
1 May 2025
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The lounge is reserved for customers flying internationally in the Polaris cabin, and its debut created a two-tiered lounge system with the airline’s more common United Clubs.—
Leslie Josephs,
CNBC,
29 Apr. 2025
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The Baroque mansion was built by architects Sir John Vanbrugh and Nicholas Hawksmoor around the turn of the 18th century.—
Eli Wizevich,
Smithsonian Magazine,
30 Apr. 2025
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Since returning to office, Trump has begun to leave his personal mark on the mansion once again.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Apr. 2025
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“Bungalow.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bungalow. Accessed 7 May. 2025.
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