dollhouse

noun

doll·​house ˈdäl-ˌhau̇s How to pronounce dollhouse (audio)
ˈdȯl-
variants or less commonly doll's house or dolls' house
1
: a child's small-scale toy house
2
: a dwelling so small as to suggest a house for dolls

Examples of dollhouse in a Sentence

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My girls own the official Barbie dreamhouse and a wooden dollhouse, but the wooden option has received far more play mileage than its flashier counterpart. Chaunie Brusie, Rn, Parents, 23 Dec. 2024 Dolled Up Trend Welcome to the dollhouse, where exaggerated proportions play up your childlike sense of wonder and joy. Stacia Datskovska, WWD, 17 Dec. 2024 The Chasing Paper Tiny Town Decal Set is like a dollhouse that doesn’t take up any space, and is currently 20% off. Quincy Bulin, Parents, 29 Nov. 2024 Friends Castle Bed and Breakfast Hotel Playset This 1,311-piece Lego Friends castle bed and breakfast set allows builders to create their own dollhouse and let their imaginations run wild. Mia Huelsbeck, People.com, 28 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for dollhouse 

Word History

First Known Use

1783, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of dollhouse was in 1783

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“Dollhouse.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dollhouse. Accessed 7 Jan. 2025.

Kids Definition

dollhouse

noun
doll·​house ˈdäl-ˌhau̇s How to pronounce dollhouse (audio)
ˈdȯl-
: a child's small toy house
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