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igloo

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Noun — A dome-shaped shelter built from blocks of packed snow, traditionally used by Inuit people.

Etymology

From Inuktitut iglu, meaning "house" or "dwelling" of any kind — English narrowed the word to mean specifically the snow-block shelter.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “igloo” mean?

The word “igloo” means a dome-shaped shelter built from blocks of packed snow, traditionally used by Inuit people. In plain terms, a snow shelter shaped like a dome, traditionally built by Inuit people in the Arctic.

How do you pronounce “igloo”?

“Igloo” is pronounced IHG-loo (/ˈɪɡ.luː/ in IPA).

How do you use “igloo” in a sentence?

Here is “igloo” used in a sentence: “They built an igloo on the frozen lake to shelter from the wind.”

What part of speech is “igloo”?

“Igloo” is a noun.

Related words

quinzhee snow fort twigloo

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