igloo — a dome-shaped shelter built from blocks of snow
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a dome-shaped shelter built from blocks of snow
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɪɡluː/
Example Sentences
- My dog thinks our backyard igloo is the coolest doghouse ever built.
- The children spent all afternoon building a mini igloo for their snowman.
- He joked that his girlfriend's cold attitude could freeze an igloo.
igloo
NOUN[/ˈɪɡluː/]
a dome-shaped shelter built from blocks of snow
Snow block dome shelter
From igloo walls of snow, watching bamboo canoe
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Inuit 'iglu', meaning 'house'. The word entered English in the nineteenth century to describe the distinctive ice-block dwellings constructed by Arctic peoples, reflecting their architectural traditions adapted to polar environments.
Breakdown
iglu (Inuit: house) → igloo (English adaptation). The final '-o' represents a common anglicization pattern of Inuit loanwords.
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📝Examples
“My dog thinks our backyard igloo is the coolest doghouse ever built.”
“The children spent all afternoon building a mini igloo for their snowman.”
“He joked that his girlfriend's cold attitude could freeze an igloo.”
“The documentary showed how Inuit people construct igloos using ancient techniques.”
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