doghouse

[dog-hous, dog-]

noun

plural

doghouses 

1. a small shelter for a dog.

2. (on a yacht) a small cabin that presents a relatively high profile and gives the appearance of a box.

3. Rocketry Slang.,  a bulge on the surface of a rocket or missile, for scientific instruments.

doghouse

/ ˈdɒɡˌhaʊs /

noun

1. Also called (in Britain and certain other countries): kennel. a hutlike shelter for a dog

2. informal,  disfavour (in the phrase in the doghouse )

Word History and Origins

Origin of doghouse¹

First recorded in 1605–15; dog + house

Idioms and Phrases

Idioms

1. in the doghouse, in disfavor or disgrace.

see in the doghouse.

Example Sentences

After a year in Hollywood's doghouse, the industry broadly endorsed the reforms and stars returned to the event in 2023.

From BBC

It is also important to ensure your outdoor doghouses have ventilation at all times, if not they can become a heat trap, Bernstein said.

From Los Angeles Times

Some companies will run ad campaigns on Truth Social to get out of the corporate doghouse.

From Salon

Much like someone giving their dog a doghouse, I thought.

From Salon

He landed in the Unruh doghouse — with the smallest office and the worst committee assignments.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• disapprobation 
• disapproval 
• dislike 
• displeasure 
• dissatisfaction