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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 bungalows
Hiding in a labyrinth of gardens and more than 50 art installations, private bungalows and three-bedroom villas with freshwater pools overlook Crete’s curving, mountainous coastline.
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Yulia Denisyuk, Robb Report, 16 Apr. 2026
Lodging ranges from campgrounds and riverside cabins to historic bungalows and a private castle stay.
—Erika Ebsworth-Goold, Travel + Leisure, 12 Apr. 2026
Strict regulations required the new buildings to follow the exact blueprint of the original layout, so bungalows, villas and residences are scattered between lush gardens and the shoreline.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Apr. 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
Condos climb where bungalows stood.
—Charlotte Observer, 20 Mar. 2026
The architecture of Pride Cleaners stands in stark contrast to Chatham’s bungalows and courtyard apartments and the classical revival ornamentation of 79th Street’s commercial thoroughfare.
—Elizabeth Blasius, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026
The state-of-the-art venue includes three heated pools and 125 feet of LED screens for 360-degree big game viewing, surrounded by upscale bungalows and cabanas to keep cool in the desert.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 17 Mar. 2026
Yulia Denisyuk, Robb Report, 16 Apr. 2026
Lodging ranges from campgrounds and riverside cabins to historic bungalows and a private castle stay.
—Erika Ebsworth-Goold, Travel + Leisure, 12 Apr. 2026
Strict regulations required the new buildings to follow the exact blueprint of the original layout, so bungalows, villas and residences are scattered between lush gardens and the shoreline.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Apr. 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
Condos climb where bungalows stood.
—Charlotte Observer, 20 Mar. 2026
The architecture of Pride Cleaners stands in stark contrast to Chatham’s bungalows and courtyard apartments and the classical revival ornamentation of 79th Street’s commercial thoroughfare.
—Elizabeth Blasius, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026
The state-of-the-art venue includes three heated pools and 125 feet of LED screens for 360-degree big game viewing, surrounded by upscale bungalows and cabanas to keep cool in the desert.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 17 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bungalows
Noun
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Themed rooms celebrate the history of the Route 66 hotel with nostalgic decor; eight original sandstone cottages date to 1938.—
Ginger Crichton,
Midwest Living,
12 Apr. 2026
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The property also features a handful of colorful beachfront cottages available for short-term guests and long-term, seasonal stays.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Describe the cabins All 149 cabins are suites with their own sea-facing balcony—no interior rooms here.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Apr. 2026
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Two additional guest cabins, the captain’s cabin, and the wheelhouse can also be found on this deck, along with a touch-and-go helipad and sport deck.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
10 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Known for its grand Victorian mansions and elegant townhouses, the neighborhood recently saw one such property sell for $32 million.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
13 Apr. 2026
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As for historic mansions that made a mark, look no further than Jayne Mansfield’s Pink Palace.—
Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
10 Apr. 2026
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