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

But as the stock’s reaction shows, private managers like Blackstone remain in the Wall Street doghouse.

From Barron's

That is a notable shift for two companies that have been in the relative doghouse with investors of late, given growing concern in the market about runaway AI spending and its eventual payoff.

From The Wall Street Journal

Others have fallen victim to managerial missteps that consigned their stocks to the doghouse and left their ranks in disarray.

From Barron's

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

Related Words

• disapprobation
• disapproval
• dislike
• displeasure
• dissatisfaction