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doghouse
noun dog·house \ˈdȯg-ˌhau̇s\
: 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
Rhymes with DOGHOUSE
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DOGHOUSE Defined for Kids
doghouse
noun dog·house \ˈdȯg-ˌhau̇s\
Definition of DOGHOUSE for Kids
: a shelter for a dog
— in the doghouse
: in trouble over some wrongdoing
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