Bungalow
/ˈbʌŋɡəloʊ/
nounBeginner📊CommonLiterature
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Definitions
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A low, one-story house, typically with a wide veranda.
/ˈbʌŋɡəloʊ/
nounneutralBeginner
Literature
A type of house
We rented a cozy bungalow by the beach.
💡 Simply: A small, one-story house.
More Examples
2
The bungalow had a thatched roof and a large porch.
How It's Used
Architecture
"They lived in a charming bungalow with a large garden."
Real Estate
"The real estate agent showed us several bungalows in the suburbs."
From Hindi बंगला (baṅglā) "Bengali", referring to the style of houses originating in Bengal, India.
The word's usage reflects the spread of British colonial architecture.
Memory tip
Think of a 'bungalow' as a 'bungaloid' house – low and sprawling.
Word Origin
LanguageHindi
Original meaning
"Bengali (referring to the region of origin)"
charming bungalowbeach bungalowcozy bungalow
Common misspellings
bungalobungalowwbungaloe
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