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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
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.
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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
Located off Key Largo, Florida, these three floating bungalows provide an intimate, private experience with stunning ocean views—perfect for couples.
—Teaghan Skulszki, Travel + Leisure, 15 Mar. 2026
The El Portal campus, which in renderings on its website looks like a series of tropical bungalows, would teach up to 350 kindergarten through 12th grade students.
—Catherine Odom, Miami Herald, 14 Mar. 2026
Populated by ethereal live oaks and pastel-colored bungalows, Fairhope’s idyllic beauty hasn’t worn thin since its founding in the late 1800s.
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2026
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
Located off Key Largo, Florida, these three floating bungalows provide an intimate, private experience with stunning ocean views—perfect for couples.
—Teaghan Skulszki, Travel + Leisure, 15 Mar. 2026
The El Portal campus, which in renderings on its website looks like a series of tropical bungalows, would teach up to 350 kindergarten through 12th grade students.
—Catherine Odom, Miami Herald, 14 Mar. 2026
Populated by ethereal live oaks and pastel-colored bungalows, Fairhope’s idyllic beauty hasn’t worn thin since its founding in the late 1800s.
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bungalows
Noun
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Individual cottages with modern interiors are set up in mini neighborhoods and have fireplaces with polished concrete hearths, heated floors, and floor-to-ceiling glass bifold doors leading to landscaped gardens.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Apr. 2026
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Its owner has restored cottages, replanted native trees, and managed deer populations, then built a guest experience that encourages you to scatter across the hills, drink in the sky, and reconvene over venison and whisky.—
John Vorwald,
Robb Report,
5 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Lodge rooms and luxury cabins are among the accommodation options.—
Julie Bielenberg,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
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The carrier is launching new, cheaper tiers for its top-end Polaris and premium economy cabins that come with many of the same perks — but plenty of restrictions too.—
Leslie Josephs,
CNBC,
3 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Built in 1876, the Camron-Stanford House is the last of the 19th-century Victorian mansions that once lined Lake Merritt.—
Jose Fabian,
CBS News,
4 Apr. 2026
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The historic Camron-Stanford house, the last of the 19th century Victorian mansions that once lined Oakland’s Lake Merritt, was damaged in a fire early Saturday morning.—
Sarah Feldberg,
San Francisco Chronicle,
4 Apr. 2026
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