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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
Populated by ethereal live oaks and pastel-colored bungalows, Fairhope’s idyllic beauty hasn’t worn thin since its founding in the late 1800s.
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Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2026
Cozy suburban homes, including historic Craftsman bungalows, surround the village-y coffee shops, bookstores and upscale restaurants that line College Avenue, where Chung and her dog, Mia, were out for a sunny afternoon stroll last week.
—Shomik Mukherjee, Mercury News, 10 Mar. 2026
In addition to the compact but well-appointed cabins, there were private villas, wooden chalets, and floating bungalows available to rent for a unique, unplugged vacation.
—Noelann Bourgade, Architectural Digest, 9 Mar. 2026
From the dealmakers in the Polo Lounge to the celebs hiding away in the spacious bungalows, all manner of tastemakers and wannabes have stopped by the Pink Palace at some time or another.
—Tim Chester, Robb Report, 5 Mar. 2026
There are 38 one-bedroom forest bungalows, ranging from cozy and comfortable to spacious and grandiose.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Mar. 2026
Smack in the heart of the Exumas, Staniel Cay Yacht Club has become one of the most beloved Bahamian destinations for boaters, who dock at its marina before cosying into one of its collection of cottages and bungalows.
—Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 3 Mar. 2026
The garden bungalows have heated stone floors and walk-in rain showers.
—Beth Landman, HollywoodReporter, 28 Feb. 2026
That includes things like Chicago's signature bungalows, or the city's courtyard apartment and condo buildings.
—Zak Spector, CBS News, 27 Feb. 2026
Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2026
Cozy suburban homes, including historic Craftsman bungalows, surround the village-y coffee shops, bookstores and upscale restaurants that line College Avenue, where Chung and her dog, Mia, were out for a sunny afternoon stroll last week.
—Shomik Mukherjee, Mercury News, 10 Mar. 2026
In addition to the compact but well-appointed cabins, there were private villas, wooden chalets, and floating bungalows available to rent for a unique, unplugged vacation.
—Noelann Bourgade, Architectural Digest, 9 Mar. 2026
From the dealmakers in the Polo Lounge to the celebs hiding away in the spacious bungalows, all manner of tastemakers and wannabes have stopped by the Pink Palace at some time or another.
—Tim Chester, Robb Report, 5 Mar. 2026
There are 38 one-bedroom forest bungalows, ranging from cozy and comfortable to spacious and grandiose.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Mar. 2026
Smack in the heart of the Exumas, Staniel Cay Yacht Club has become one of the most beloved Bahamian destinations for boaters, who dock at its marina before cosying into one of its collection of cottages and bungalows.
—Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 3 Mar. 2026
The garden bungalows have heated stone floors and walk-in rain showers.
—Beth Landman, HollywoodReporter, 28 Feb. 2026
That includes things like Chicago's signature bungalows, or the city's courtyard apartment and condo buildings.
—Zak Spector, CBS News, 27 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bungalows
Noun
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The 21 private cottages are awash in soothing neutrals and feature essentials like foam rollers, bathrobes, plush beds, and extras, including walkie-talkies for communication during hikes.—
Samantha Leal,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Mar. 2026
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With their tiny fences and cottages, a dozen gnomes stood stiff as if at attention yet looked so happy residing on their brook’s muddy banks.—
Chris John Amorosino,
Hartford Courant,
13 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Today, campers can stay in tents, RVs or cabins right along the north riverbank and visit the on-site Oregon Trail History and Education Center.—
Nicole Blanchard,
Idaho Statesman,
15 Mar. 2026
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The owners have a few rental cabins, too, for people who want to fish in Lake Washington, an oxbow of the Mississippi River.—
Boyce Upholt,
New Yorker,
14 Mar. 2026
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Sid lives in the town of Matakana with her single, sometimes-neglectful alcoholic father Leo (Noah Taylor), who wanted to be a painter but now mows the lawns of rich neighbors and visiting Auckland rich boys occupying the beachfront mansions nearby in Omaha.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
15 Mar. 2026
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In the past, the wealthy were more similar to the average American, having more time and freedom to go to attend viewings or browse for the right home with their real estate agent—and there was even an era in which luxury buyers trialed homes by having sleepovers in multimillion-dollar mansions.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
14 Mar. 2026
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“Bungalows.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bungalows. Accessed 19 Mar. 2026.
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