igloo

/ɪɡˈluː/

Definitions

1. noun

A temporary structure made of blocks of snow or ice, traditionally used as a dwelling by the Inuit.

“The family built an igloo in the frozen tundra to escape the harsh winter weather.”

2. verb

To build or construct an igloo.

“The children were iglooing in the backyard, using blocks of snow to create a winter wonderland.”

Synonyms

  • snow hut
  • snowhouse

Antonyms

  • bungalow
  • mansion