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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
Tucked in a residential neighborhood of bungalows and crape myrtle trees, the federal women’s prison in Bryan, Texas, doesn’t look like a traditional lockup.
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Erik Ortiz, NBC news, 27 Mar. 2026
The resort has 300 suites and bungalows plus an impressive waterfront spa and seaside dining outlets (with three designed by interior architect Martin Brudnizki).
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 23 Mar. 2026
Condos climb where bungalows stood.
—Charlotte Observer, 20 Mar. 2026
The architecture of Pride Cleaners stands in stark contrast to Chatham’s bungalows and courtyard apartments and the classical revival ornamentation of 79th Street’s commercial thoroughfare.
—Elizabeth Blasius, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026
The state-of-the-art venue includes three heated pools and 125 feet of LED screens for 360-degree big game viewing, surrounded by upscale bungalows and cabanas to keep cool in the desert.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 17 Mar. 2026
Located off Key Largo, Florida, these three floating bungalows provide an intimate, private experience with stunning ocean views—perfect for couples.
—Teaghan Skulszki, Travel + Leisure, 15 Mar. 2026
The El Portal campus, which in renderings on its website looks like a series of tropical bungalows, would teach up to 350 kindergarten through 12th grade students.
—Catherine Odom, Miami Herald, 14 Mar. 2026
Populated by ethereal live oaks and pastel-colored bungalows, Fairhope’s idyllic beauty hasn’t worn thin since its founding in the late 1800s.
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2026
Erik Ortiz, NBC news, 27 Mar. 2026
The resort has 300 suites and bungalows plus an impressive waterfront spa and seaside dining outlets (with three designed by interior architect Martin Brudnizki).
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 23 Mar. 2026
Condos climb where bungalows stood.
—Charlotte Observer, 20 Mar. 2026
The architecture of Pride Cleaners stands in stark contrast to Chatham’s bungalows and courtyard apartments and the classical revival ornamentation of 79th Street’s commercial thoroughfare.
—Elizabeth Blasius, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026
The state-of-the-art venue includes three heated pools and 125 feet of LED screens for 360-degree big game viewing, surrounded by upscale bungalows and cabanas to keep cool in the desert.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 17 Mar. 2026
Located off Key Largo, Florida, these three floating bungalows provide an intimate, private experience with stunning ocean views—perfect for couples.
—Teaghan Skulszki, Travel + Leisure, 15 Mar. 2026
The El Portal campus, which in renderings on its website looks like a series of tropical bungalows, would teach up to 350 kindergarten through 12th grade students.
—Catherine Odom, Miami Herald, 14 Mar. 2026
Populated by ethereal live oaks and pastel-colored bungalows, Fairhope’s idyllic beauty hasn’t worn thin since its founding in the late 1800s.
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bungalows
Noun
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The bill also loosens rules around building increasingly popular accessory dwelling units (ADUs) — such as granny flats, in-law suites or backyard cottages — alongside existing structures.—
Bob Woods,
CNBC,
29 Mar. 2026
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Zoning details, the number of wheeled cottages allowed on a lot and other considerations will be reviewed during the meeting.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacbee.com,
25 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Lodge rooms and luxury cabins are among the accommodation options.—
Julie Bielenberg,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
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The carrier is launching new, cheaper tiers for its top-end Polaris and premium economy cabins that come with many of the same perks — but plenty of restrictions too.—
Leslie Josephs,
CNBC,
3 Apr. 2026
Noun
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While the mansions in Newport might be the most famous of Rhode Island's grand houses, there are also plenty of houses in the state.—
Katie Landeck,
The Providence Journal,
28 Mar. 2026
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According to the article, the Newport Coast estate was part of a global $250 million spending spree on mansions.—
Sandra Barrera,
Oc Register,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Bungalows.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bungalows. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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