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doghouse

/ˈdɒɡhaʊs/

/ˈdɔɡhaʊs/

doghousenoun

doghouses

/ˈdɒɡhaʊs/

/ˈdɔɡhaʊs/

Translations

The dog slept in its doghouse.

Собака спала в своей конуре.

Additional translations

собачья будка

Definitions

A small shelter with a roof, built for a dog to sleep in outside.

The doghouse in the backyard is where Max sleeps during the summer.

A state of disfavor or disgrace, often used in the phrase 'in the doghouse'.

After forgetting their anniversary, he found himself in the doghouse with his wife.

A small raised cabin or shelter on the deck of a boat, or a protective cover for an engine or machinery.

The skipper ducked into the doghouse to check the charts.

Synonyms

dog shed

dog crate

dog pen

dog shelter

doghouseadjective

more doghouse

Comp.

most doghouse

Super.

/ˈdɒɡhaʊs/

/ˈdɔːɡhaʊs/

Used attributively before a noun (e.g., “doghouse roof”) to denote relation to a doghouse. Not normally gradable.

Definitions

Relating to, intended for, or characteristic of a doghouse.

He bought a doghouse heater to keep the shelter warm in winter.

Synonyms

out in the cold

persona non grata

out of favor

in disgrace