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In American English, a '''doghouse''' is a small shed, often built in the shape of a little house, in which a dog is kept or can run into for shelter from the elements. It is also called a [[kennel]]. Speakers of Commonwealth English generally do not use the word "doghouse" in this sense | In [[American English]], a '''doghouse''' is a small shed, often built in the shape of a little house, in which a [[dog]] is kept or can run into for shelter from the elements. It is also called a [[kennel]]. Speakers of [[Commonwealth English]] generally do not use the word "doghouse" in this sense; they use "kennel" instead. | ||
In America, | In America, "doghouses" are somewhat iconic. They are used extensively in [[cartoon]]s and [[comic]]s; [[Snoopy]]’s doghouse, for example, is featured in [[Peanuts]]. | ||
The expression "in the doghouse" means to be in trouble; it is used of a person who is figuratively sent to the doghouse in the same way that a dog is removed from the human habitation. | The expression "in the doghouse" means to be in trouble; it is used of a person who is figuratively sent to the doghouse in the same way that a dog is removed from the human habitation. | ||
==See also== | |||
*[[Dog]] | |||
Latest revision as of 02:29, 16 October 2007
In American English, a doghouse is a small shed, often built in the shape of a little house, in which a dog is kept or can run into for shelter from the elements. It is also called a kennel. Speakers of Commonwealth English generally do not use the word "doghouse" in this sense; they use "kennel" instead.
In America, "doghouses" are somewhat iconic. They are used extensively in cartoons and comics; Snoopy’s doghouse, for example, is featured in Peanuts.
The expression "in the doghouse" means to be in trouble; it is used of a person who is figuratively sent to the doghouse in the same way that a dog is removed from the human habitation.