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doghouse

noun dog·house \ˈdg-ˌhas\

: an outdoor shelter with a roof for a dog

Full Definition of DOGHOUSE

1
:  a shelter for a dog
2
:  a state of disfavor —often used in the phrase in the doghouse
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First Known Use of DOGHOUSE

1594
DOGHOUSE Defined for Kids

doghouse

noun dog·house \ˈdg-ˌhas\

Definition of DOGHOUSE for Kids

:  a shelter for a dog
in the doghouse
:  in trouble over some wrongdoing

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