Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
igloo
noun
/ˈɪɡluː/
Definition
A dome-shaped shelter made of blocks of compressed snow, typically built by the Inuit people.
Examples
- The children built a small igloo in their backyard using snow.
- Inuit hunters traditionally constructed igloos while on winter hunting trips.
- The igloo provided warmth and protection from the harsh Arctic winds.
Meaning
Igloos are traditionally associated with Arctic regions and are used as temporary winter shelters.
Synonyms
- Snow house
- Ice dome
