doghouse
Translation
kennel, doghouse
Examples
The dog sleeps in its doghouse at night.
The dog sleeps in its kennel at night.
I'm in the doghouse for forgetting our anniversary.
I'm in the doghouse for forgetting our anniversary.
Grammar Patterns
((a/the)) doghouse/kennel a small shelter for a dog The dog sleeps in its doghouse at night.
((in the)) doghouse in a state of disgrace or disfavour I'm in the doghouse for forgetting our anniversary.
Similar Words
Synonyms: kennel (literal); in trouble, in disgrace (idiomatic)
Etymology
A compound word from 'dog' and 'house'.
Memory Tips
To remember the idiom 'in the doghouse', imagine someone being punished by being sent to sleep outside in the dog's shelter, like a naughty pet.