doghouse

Definition

Any small house or structure or enclosure used to house a dog.

Etymology

Compound of dog + house.

Example Sentences

• ""But, honey, whar yo' ole man gwine ter sleep?" "Dey's straw in de barn, en pine shatters in de doghouse!" she shouted, slamming the window."
• "This berth of mine was commonly called a doghouse (a box about six feet long, four high, and two broad,) containing a mattress fitted about 18 inches from the deck."
• "p. 1927, United States Code Annotated […] so as to render railroad liable for death of brakeman falling from tender, notwithstanding construction of doghouse on top of tender for brakeman's use."