bungalow
Bungalow (noun) means a house built on a single level, sometimes with extra rooms fitted into the roof space. Example: “They retired to a cozy bungalow by the coast.”
How to use bungalow
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA house with all its main rooms on one floor.
Word forms
bungalows plural
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They retired to a cozy _____ by the coast.
Etymology
Borrowed from Gujarati baṅglo, meaning a Bengali-style detached house, ultimately linked to the region name Bengal.
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Frequently asked questions
What does “bungalow” mean?
The word “bungalow” means a house built on a single level, sometimes with extra rooms fitted into the roof space. In plain terms, a house with all its main rooms on one floor.
How do you pronounce “bungalow”?
“Bungalow” is pronounced BUHNG-guh-loh (/ˈbʌŋɡəloʊ/ in IPA).
How do you use “bungalow” in a sentence?
Here is “bungalow” used in a sentence: “They retired to a cozy bungalow by the coast.”
What part of speech is “bungalow”?
“Bungalow” is a noun.
Is “bungalow” a common word?
“Bungalow” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “bungalow” have?
“Bungalow” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a house built on a single level, sometimes with extra rooms fitted into the roof space.
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