doghouse

American  

[dog-hous, dog-] / ˈdɒgˌhaʊs, ˈdɒg- /

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.

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idioms

1. in the doghouse, in disfavor or disgrace.

doghouse British  

/ 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 )

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doghouse More Idioms  

1. see in the doghouse.

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Etymology

Origin of doghouse

First recorded in 1605–15; dog + house

Example Sentences

So he called Davis out of the doghouse and sent him to the plate to hit for shortstop Alfredo Griffin.

From Los Angeles Times

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

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