Bungalow
বঙ্গলো
BUNG-uh-loh
A single-story house or cottage.
Meaning & usage
A bungalow is a type of single-story house that originated in the Bengal region of India. The term comes from the Hindi word 'bangla', meaning 'Bengali', and originally referred to a house in the Bengal style. Bungalows are typically small, with a wide veranda and often have a low-pitched roof.
In a sentence
They decided to retire in a cozy bungalow by the beach.
As seen in crosswords
Bungalow is a 8-letter answer. A typical clue:
“A single-story house or cottage” (8)
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