noun
bungalow
BUNG-guh-loh/ˈbʌŋɡəloʊ/
A house usually having one story, often with a porch.
Their bungalow has a wide porch and a sunny kitchen.
Etymology
Hindi bangla literally meant “Bengalese,” understood as “a house in the Bengal style.” The name thus identified a regional house type—a low, thatched dwelling, usually with a veranda—before becoming an English housing term.
In context
We bought this tiny little bungalow in Santa Monica and for like 50 grand I built a house around it.
A true Craftsman bungalow is simple, but well-appointed.
More examples
- We rent a bungalow near the beach each summer.
- The neighborhood has several bungalows with small front porches.
- All the rooms in this bungalow are on one floor.
Forms
bungalow · bungalows