noun

doghouse

Doghouse (noun) means a small outdoor shelter built for a pet dog. Example: “He built a wooden doghouse for the new puppy.”

noun

A small outdoor shelter built for a pet dog.

"He built a wooden doghouse for the new puppy."

Idiomatic: a state of being in trouble with or disapproved of by someone.

"Forgetting their anniversary landed him in the doghouse for a week."

How to use doghouse

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA dog's outdoor shelter, or figuratively, being in someone's bad books.

Common pairings

in the doghouse

Word forms

doghouses plural

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Etymology

A straightforward compound of "dog" and "house."

Synonyms

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kennel

Related words

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Rhymes for doghouse

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Frequently asked questions

What does “doghouse” mean?

The word “doghouse” means a small outdoor shelter built for a pet dog. In plain terms, a dog's outdoor shelter, or figuratively, being in someone's bad books.

How do you use “doghouse” in a sentence?

Here is “doghouse” used in a sentence: “He built a wooden doghouse for the new puppy.”

What is another word for “doghouse”?

Words with a similar meaning to “doghouse” include kennel.

What part of speech is “doghouse”?

“Doghouse” is a noun.

How many meanings does “doghouse” have?

“Doghouse” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a small outdoor shelter built for a pet dog.

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