bi-level

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adjective

bi-lev·​el ˈbī-ˈle-vəl How to pronounce bi-level (audio)
1
: having two levels of freight or passenger space
2
: having two floors with a ground-level entry situated between the floors

bi-level

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noun

bi-lev·​el ˈbī-ˌle-vəl How to pronounce bi-level (audio)
: a bi-level house

Examples of bi-level in a Sentence

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Adjective
The train, which features a bi-level Sightseer Lounge for looking out at the incredible mountain views, will depart Denver at 7 a.m. each day and arrive at the mountain resort at 9:11 a.m. and in Fraser at 9:41 a.m. Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2024 At the heart of the property lies the Infinity Pool, a magnificent 30,000 square-foot bi-level wonder just steps from the beach, offering breathtaking ocean views. Lopesan Costa Bavaro Contributor, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
Noun
The two-story home is capped by an additional bi-level rooftop terrace—a rarity for Dubai—and offers grandstand views of the city’s iconic Burj Khalifa. Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 12 Mar. 2023 For something that will please a variety of palates, Avanti F & B's bi-level shipping container food hall showcases casual-gourmet pizza, barbecue, arepas, vegan bowls, sushi, brews, mocktails and Big Chill frozen drinks. Robin Soslow, Chron, 26 Feb. 2023 See all Example Sentences for bi-level 

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1960, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun

1966, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of bi-level was in 1960

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“Bi-level.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bi-level. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.

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