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

Boeing and Aerojet Rocketdyne, Starliner's propulsion supplier, approved the doghouse early in the program, years before Starliner ever flew in space. —Stephen Clark, Ars Technica, 4 Feb. 2025

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

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