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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
In a lot of Sacramento’s older bungalows, that means widening one or two key doors, not the whole house.
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Amy Kunst, Sacbee.com, 7 May 2026
Walking past the old writers’ bungalows is a particular treat.
—Chris Yogerst, HollywoodReporter, 6 May 2026
Beyond the main residence, three separate bungalows are dotted across the grounds, each complete with its own bathroom and kitchenette, offering guests a quiet sense of independence.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 4 May 2026
This hotel’s luxury mountain bungalows offer a quiet, peaceful retreat in the heart of the cloud forest.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 May 2026
Nine more bedrooms fill smaller bungalows on the estate.
—Camille Okhio, Architectural Digest, 29 Apr. 2026
The rooms at the Beverly Hills Hotel are all well-appointed, but the stars of the show are arguably the bungalows, which are all themed and named after celebrities, including the Frank Sinatra (think midcentury, Palm Springs-style decor) and the all-pink extravaganza Marilyn Monroe favored.
—Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 17 Apr. 2026
Rounding out the global top five is Bora Bora in French Polynesia, an island paradise known for overwater bungalows and turquoise lagoons.
—Laura Begley Bloom, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
On a recent Sunday on the far edge of the Outer Sunset, a cozy oceanfront neighborhood with rows of pastel bungalows, hundreds of people enjoyed a stretch of the iconic coastal road known as the Great Highway.
—Hannah Wiley, Los Angeles Times, 21 Dec. 2024
Amy Kunst, Sacbee.com, 7 May 2026
Walking past the old writers’ bungalows is a particular treat.
—Chris Yogerst, HollywoodReporter, 6 May 2026
Beyond the main residence, three separate bungalows are dotted across the grounds, each complete with its own bathroom and kitchenette, offering guests a quiet sense of independence.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 4 May 2026
This hotel’s luxury mountain bungalows offer a quiet, peaceful retreat in the heart of the cloud forest.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 May 2026
Nine more bedrooms fill smaller bungalows on the estate.
—Camille Okhio, Architectural Digest, 29 Apr. 2026
The rooms at the Beverly Hills Hotel are all well-appointed, but the stars of the show are arguably the bungalows, which are all themed and named after celebrities, including the Frank Sinatra (think midcentury, Palm Springs-style decor) and the all-pink extravaganza Marilyn Monroe favored.
—Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 17 Apr. 2026
Rounding out the global top five is Bora Bora in French Polynesia, an island paradise known for overwater bungalows and turquoise lagoons.
—Laura Begley Bloom, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
On a recent Sunday on the far edge of the Outer Sunset, a cozy oceanfront neighborhood with rows of pastel bungalows, hundreds of people enjoyed a stretch of the iconic coastal road known as the Great Highway.
—Hannah Wiley, Los Angeles Times, 21 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bungalows
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Case in point, the resort just celebrated its 100th birthday with a complete top-to-bottom renovation of the 54-key hotel and 11 on-site cottages, including a new artist-in-residency program and airy interiors paying homage to the island's basket-weaving and seafaring heritage.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 May 2026
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The Virginia House, built in 1873, anchors a cluster of small cottages set against the Alleghenies.—
Hayley Hutson,
Travel + Leisure,
2 May 2026
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In fact, many passengers unknowingly make small mistakes in premium cabins that can affect both their own comfort and the overall flight experience.—
Alesandra Dubin,
Travel + Leisure,
2 May 2026
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Known for its pristine beaches and stargazing opportunities, the park is a perfect place to camp right on the water, though dogs are not allowed on the beaches or in cabins.—
Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
2 May 2026
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The neighborhood/area Despite many of the area’s mansions housing businesses or fairly average restaurant chains, this stretch of Sarrià still belongs to the wealthy.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 May 2026
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The series features plenty of glamorous moments from lavish mansions to over-the-top sports cars, but my attention has been solely focused on the 54-year-old’s on-screen fashion.—
Rylee Johnston,
PEOPLE,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Bungalows.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bungalows. Accessed 10 May. 2026.
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