as in cottage
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 bungalow
During the pandemic, the couple bought a bungalow in Wainfleet, Ontario, in the Niagara region, overlooking Lake Erie.
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Ryan Brennan
march 9, Kansas City Star, 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
Workers are also on-hand with golf carts, 24/7, to transport anyone from place to place and ADA-compliant bungalows are available upon request.
—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
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Ryan Brennan
march 9, Kansas City Star, 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
Workers are also on-hand with golf carts, 24/7, to transport anyone from place to place and ADA-compliant bungalows are available upon request.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bungalow
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The cedar wood’s grains are enhanced with an overlapping cladding style build, and the shingled roof adds a storybook cottage feel.—
Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
14 Mar. 2026
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The exterior of the cottage will remain the same.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Mar. 2026
Noun
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To tap into the farmhouse decor aesthetics, a mix of plaid and striped linen bedding paired with a patch-quilt blanket create an elevated look.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
9 Mar. 2026
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The classic circular design showcases preserved purple blooms with natural texture and a rustic yet elegant aesthetic that complements everything from French country to farmhouse decor.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Mar. 2026
Noun
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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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Inside the cabin, the Ti3 integrates electronically controlled seating systems designed for ergonomic customization.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The price difference of firing a missile or a laser is like buying a mansion versus a cup of coffee.—
Lesley Stahl,
CBS News,
15 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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“Bungalow.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bungalow. Accessed 17 Mar. 2026.
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