doghouse

noun

dog·house ˈdȯg-ˌhau̇s

: a shelter for a dog

: a state of disfavor

—often used in the phrase in the doghouse

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And the problem that caused Starliner's thrusters to overheat in space last year can be traced to the design of the spacecraft's four propulsion pods, or doghouses, that retain heat like a thermos during successive thruster firings. —

Stephen Clark, Ars Technica, 4 Feb. 2025 Each doghouse features four Orbital Maneuvering and Attitude Control — OMAC — thrusters, and four small reaction control system maneuvering jets. —

William Harwood, CBS News, 17 May 2024 The canine bedroom features an adorable dog-sized sofa, a pink ball pit, a wooden doghouse, a new rug, and a wicker basket filled with toys. —

Kristen Waggoner, Newsweek, 21 Jan. 2025 Unconcerned about his role, Billy scampers from his on-set doghouse and knocks over a Christmas tree. —

Marcus K. Dowling, The Tennessean, 11 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for doghouse