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bungaloid

bungaloid

9.9
Having the low, simple style of one-story houses
  • adjective
  • /ˈbʌŋɡəˌlɔɪd/
translation icon : bungalow
  • Her new house features a bungaloid design, complete with a wide porch and single-story layout.

Examples

  • Many of the new developments were distinctly bungaloid in appearance and layout.

  • The community was known for its bungaloid homes that offered a relaxed and inviting atmosphere.

  • She disliked the bungaloid sprawl that replaced the old city center.

  • The bungaloid suburbs stretched out for miles beyond the historic district.

  • The bungaloid design of the house made it feel cozy.

  • They chose a bungaloid style for their vacation home.

  • The bungaloid architecture of the neighborhood creates a charming and cohesive aesthetic.

Compounds

bungaloid house
8.1

A small, low house with one floor and a wide front

bungaloid style
9.4

A house style like a small house with one floor, a low roof, and a wide porch

How Bungalow-like

bungalow
49 2.7
bungaloid
9.9
cottage
171 1.0
plain
208 1.0

Surface Forms

bungaloid positive

Morphology

bungaloid = bungalow (semi-transparent) = bungalow + oid

The meaning 'resembling a bungalow' is directly formed from 'bungalow' + '-oid', but the suffix '-oid' is somewhat technical and may be unfamiliar to average B1 learners.

Etymology

The word bungaloid comes from bungalow and the ending -oid. Bungalow comes from the Hindi bangla, meaning 'Bengal-style house', and -oid means 'like', as in humanoid, so bungaloid describes places that look or feel 'like a bungalow', often one-story, spread-out homes.