bungalow

noun

Definition of bungalownext
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 process, the team realized the original bungalow needed some updates too. — Laura Fenton, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Sep. 2026 Its plans have included single-level Traditions communities, bungalow-style homes and flats for denser settings. — Nia Bowers, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2026 Spacious, secluded and dressed like an exclusive private residence, the bungalows and private villas are nothing short of spectacular. — Stephanie Orma, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026 Craftsman-style homes, popular between 1905 and 1930, are mainly associated with the bungalows of California, but the Chicago area has its own vernacular examples that share many similarities with the Prairie School and the Arts & Crafts movements. — Rachel Freundt, Chicago Tribune, 24 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for bungalow
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  1. cottage
  2. farmhouse
  3. cabin
  4. mansion
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  • Now, for the first time in more than two decades, Old Edwards Reserve is evolving with the introduction of Laurel Village, a limited collection of 24 cottages positioned around an 18,000-square-foot private putting course.
    — Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 12 Oct. 2026
  • Indoor and outdoor event spaces, a private wine cellar and a museum are part of the changes, along with eight new three-bedroom, three-bath cottages for guests.
    — Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of cottage
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  • The farmhouse kitchen, meanwhile, is all white cabinetry and marble countertops, with a breakfast nook placed next to a bay window.
    — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 16 Oct. 2026
  • The new appendage lets humans using Beewise’s Beehome monitoring system remotely care for the colony without needing to go to a hive that might be up to 100 acres away from the farmhouse.
    — Rachel Sacks, Time, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of farmhouse
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  • This accent color continues into the cabin on the dashboard and center console, while the standard four-way power-adjustable sport seats add to the sense of occasion with plaid inserts.
    — Bradley Iger, Robb Report, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Just as importantly, a clean cabin creates a more comfortable environment for passengers, whether the journey is a short commute or a long-distance road trip.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of cabin
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  • In January 2025, the Palisades Fire — fanned by Santa Ana winds — ripped through a hillside Los Angeles neighborhood, killing 12 people and destroying mansions with spectacular ocean views.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 15 Oct. 2026
  • When shooting resumed, the haveli (mansion) set on Stage 3 at Filmistan Studio in Goregaon was modeled on the Amrohis’ ancestral home in Amroha.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 14 Oct. 2026
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