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bungalow Definition

bun·ga·low (buŋgə lō′)

noun

  1. in India, a low, one-storied house, usually with a wide, sweeping porch
  2. a small house or cottage, usually of one story and an attic

Etymology: Anglo-Ind < Gujarati bangalo < Hindi bānglā, thatched house, lit., Bengalese

bungalow Synonyms

bungalow

n.

cottage, lodging, one-story dwelling; see home 1.

bungalow Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • detach: Mark's family soon found a suitable 3 bedroom detached bungalow very close to where they lived.
  • situate: Sunset is a unique bungalow situated on the immediate seafront of St Ives Bay directly overlooking the beach.
  • thatch: The accommodation consists of individual thatched bungalows situated in coconut groves leading down to the beach.
  • furnish: Comfortably furnished the bungalow has a rear, sunny sheltered enclosed lawned garden.
  • well-equip: D elightful, well-equipped bungalow with a good sized pretty garden.
  • refurbish: Fully refurbished bungalow on site of original croft cottage.

Preposition: with

  • garage: View the Belmont The Newton A four bedroom bungalow with a separate double garage.

Adjective modifier

  • semi-detached: There are eight semi-detached bungalows, set in peaceful surroundings of five acres.
  • detatched: Aiskew, Bedale, North Yorkshire A three bedroom extended semi detatched bungalow situated on the popular Badger Hill development.
  • spacious: Formerly a stable block, now converted into a spacious bungalow.
  • self-catering: The exception is on Bleaker Island on the ' Veteran's Tour ' where we stay in self-catering bungalows.
  • air-conditioned: Choose from one of 41 spacious air-conditioned bungalows in garden, beach or over-water settings.
  • cozy: A cozy modern bungalow built in a small complex of 9 similar cottages.

Preposition: on

  • cul: Sandgrove is a semi detached bungalow on a quiet residential cul de sac situated above the busy seaside village of Saundersfoot.

Noun used with modifier

  • dormer: Description: Accommodation: This deceptively spacious detached dormer bungalow has been improved by the current owners to provide well proportioned accommodation.
  • two-bedroom: Baldwin lives with his carer, Trevor Scott, in a two-bedroom council bungalow in Carnegie Close, Worthing.
  • bedroomed: Sleeps 4. Detached two bedroomed luxury bungalow of traditional Highland style.
  • chalet: The chalet bungalows sleep 12 people in each property.
  • three-bedroom: West Kitty Cottage A detached three-bedroom bungalow providing comfortable accommodation for a family of up to five people.
  • one-bedroom: These have now been converted into 8 one-bedroom bungalows, creating more space for tenants.
bungalow Quotes

She was more than ever proud of the position of the bungalow, so almost in the country.

—Wilson, SirAngus FrankJohnstone

There is our little bungalow down there.

—Reagan, Ronald Wilson

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