doghouse
noun
dog·house
ˈdȯg-ˌhau̇s 
1
: a shelter for a dog
2
: a state of disfavor
—often used in the phrase in the doghouse
Examples of doghouse in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
When a meteorite hit a doghouse In 2022, a doghouse that had been hit by a meteorite years earlier sold for $44,000 at an online Christie’s auction.
—
Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 8 July 2025
On his way out, Woo-seok finds more proof hidden under the doghouse: bags of money and pink soldier outfits.
—Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 27 June 2025
That was Game 1 of the 1990 final, with Petr Klima going from the doghouse to the hero.
—Sean McIndoe, New York Times, 16 June 2025
Atop his doghouse, Snoopy sat at his typewriter to compose a heartfelt farewell to readers; Schulz had died the previous day.
—Chris Carra, Smithsonian Magazine, 26 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for doghouse
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 8 July 2025
On his way out, Woo-seok finds more proof hidden under the doghouse: bags of money and pink soldier outfits.
—Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 27 June 2025
That was Game 1 of the 1990 final, with Petr Klima going from the doghouse to the hero.
—Sean McIndoe, New York Times, 16 June 2025
Atop his doghouse, Snoopy sat at his typewriter to compose a heartfelt farewell to readers; Schulz had died the previous day.
—Chris Carra, Smithsonian Magazine, 26 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for doghouse
Cite this Entry
“Doghouse.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/doghouse. Accessed 28 Jul. 2025.
Copy CitationKids Definition
doghouse
noun
dog·house
ˈdȯg-ˌhau̇s
: a shelter for a dog
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share