bungalow
|bun-ga-low|
B1
🇺🇸
/ˈbʌŋɡəˌloʊ/
🇬🇧
/ˈbʌŋɡələʊ/
single-story house
Etymology
Etymology Information
'bungalow' originates from Hindi, specifically the word 'banglā', where 'banglā' meant 'Bengali-style house'.
Historical Evolution
'banglā' transformed into the English word 'bungalow' during the British colonial period in India.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a house in the Bengal style', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a single-story house'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a low house having only one story or, in some cases, upper rooms set in the roof, typically with dormer windows.
They decided to retire in a cozy bungalow by the beach.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35