bangalow
|ban-ga-low|
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/ˈbʌŋɡəˌloʊ/
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/ˈbʌŋɡələʊ/
single-story house
Etymology
'bangalow' originates from Hindi, specifically the word 'banglā', where 'bangal' meant 'of Bengal'.
'bangalow' passed into English via Anglo-Indian usage as 'bungalow' (from Hindi 'banglā'); older or variant spellings such as 'bangalow' were also used, and the modern standard spelling is 'bungalow'.
Initially, it meant 'a house in the Bengal style', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a low, one‑storey house or cottage'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
variant spelling of 'bungalow': a low, one‑storey house or cottage, often with a verandah.
They rented a small bangalow by the lake.
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Noun 2
proper noun: Bangalow — a small town in New South Wales, Australia.
Bangalow is a small town in New South Wales, Australia.
Last updated: 2026/01/11 06:32