dog house

Backyard canine dwelling

A dog house is a small outdoor shelter for a dog.

The phrase in the dog house means in disfavor or trouble with someone: He's been in the dog house since he forgot their anniversary.

Also spelled as one word: doghouse.

Related

den · apologize · make amends · outbuilding · back yard · shelter · forgiveness · couch surfing · man's best friend · banished · punishment · puppy eyes · kicked out · cartoon · Charlie Brown · disapproval · bowl · pet

Categories
Opposites
status/favor

dog housegood graces

Favorable standing with someone

in favor · good standing · good books · favor · on good terms

dwelling hierarchy

dog housemain house

Estate's principal residence

mansion · manor · palace · family home · castle

comfort/luxury

dog housepenthouse

Top-floor luxury apartment

master suite · luxury suite · presidential suite · lap of luxury · corner office

Family

doghouse, doghouses

Familiarity
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Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G