bi-level
Americanadjective
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having two levels of space, as a railroad passenger car with two tiers of seats.
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(especially of a house) split-level.
noun
Etymology
Origin of bi-level
First recorded in 1955–60
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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 ● Mar. 7, 2024
The previous owners then constructed a bi-level, three-bedroom home in the remaining area inside the structure.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 24, 2022
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 ● Oct. 18, 2021
Perched with a pint glass, he sits at the top of some stairs on Laura Jellinek’s spare, bi-level red brick set.
From New York Times ● Aug. 8, 2019
Shop for cork-centric souvenirs that extend beyond the bottle stopper at Cork & Co, a bi-level store filled with eco-conscious designs, from decorative bowls to stylish wine coolers carved from the lightweight material.
From New York Times ● Apr. 19, 2018
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