bi-level

American  

[bahy-lev-uhl] / baɪˈlɛv əl /

adjective

1. having two levels of space, as a railroad passenger car with two tiers of seats.

2. (especially of a house) split-level.

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noun

1. a bi-level house, vehicle, etc..

   The family moved from a bungalow into a bi-level.

Etymology

Origin of bi-level

First recorded in 1955–60

Compare meaning

How does bi-level compare to similar and commonly confused words? Explore the most common comparisons:

• split-level vs. bi-level

Example Sentences

She posts scenes from her bi-level apartment near Philadelphia’s Fairmount neighborhood, where she and her partner, Levi Dillon, moved in the summer of 2020.

From Seattle Times

The previous owners then constructed a bi-level, three-bedroom home in the remaining area inside the structure.

From Seattle Times

In 1979, Amtrak added new Superliners — bi-level intercity railroad passenger cars — on its Western routes, and some people rediscovered a long-lost commodity.

From New York Times

Thailand meets the American diner at this bi-level space, the latest from Hand Hospitality, known for Her Name Is Han and Little Mad.

From New York Times

The Long Island Rail Road’s bi-level passenger coaches built by Kawasaki have been in service since 1997 and have not had wheel failures, officials said.

From Washington Post