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

Dak Prescott threw for four TDs, including one each to the aforementioned doghouse receivers. —Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 Nov. 2025

This isn't the first time Mysterio has gotten himself in The Judgment Day's doghouse by relying on another faction. —Fernando Quiles Jr, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Oct. 2025

Although a first-time head coach, Farokhmanesh is working overtime these days to stay out of his wife Mallory’s doghouse. —Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 19 Oct. 2025

Williams Sonoma Halloween Snoopy Figural Mug celebrates the iconic character as his Flying Ace personality, imagining daring plane fights on top of his iconic red doghouse. —Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Sep. 2025

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