igloo
1 synonym for igloo, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A dome-shaped shelter built from blocks of packed snow, traditionally used by Inuit people.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
iglu
Etymology
From Inuktitut iglu, meaning "house" or "dwelling" of any kind — English narrowed the word to mean specifically the snow-block shelter.
Full origin of igloo →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.
