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

Get it at 50 percent off and complete the set with matching bowls featuring the whole Peanuts gang in designs with bats and pumpkins, Snoopy’s doghouse, pirates, Schroeder’s piano, pumpkin patches, cute costumes, and more. — Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 2 Oct. 2026

Though her doghouse remains intact, Clara said that part of her leash was burned and there's a heavy amount of soot left behind. — Lauren Pozen, CBS News, 27 Sep. 2026

Meanwhile, Ridley Scott‘s The Dog Stars was sent to the doghouse. — Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 30 Aug. 2026

Responders found dogs restrained by heavy chains, with only ramshackle doghouses or plastic barrels for shelter. — Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 30 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1594, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing doghouse

• in the doghouse

Rhymes for doghouse

• alehouse
• almshouse
• backhouse
• baghouse
• bakehouse
• bathhouse
• bauhaus
• blockhouse
• boathouse
• brewhouse
• bunkhouse
• clubhouse

Kids Definition

doghouse

noun

dog·​house ˈdȯg-ˌhau̇s 

: a shelter for a dog