igloo Meaning & Definition
/ˈɪɡ.luː/
What Does Igloo Mean?
Igloo is a noun that means A dome-shaped Inuit shelter, constructed of blocks cut from snow. It can also mean A cavity, or excavation, made in the snow by a seal, over its breathing hole in the sea ice.
Quick Facts About Igloo
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ˈɪɡ.luː// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | iglu |
| Plural | igloos |
Igloo Definition (Noun)
- A dome-shaped Inuit shelter, constructed of blocks cut from snow.
- A cavity, or excavation, made in the snow by a seal, over its breathing hole in the sea ice.
- A reinforced bunker for the storage of nuclear weapons.
- A kind of airfreight cargo container.
Noun
- (logistics) A kind of airfreight cargo container.
Synonyms of Igloo
Igloo synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Igloo
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Igloo in a Sentence
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Word Forms & Grammar
igloo (plural igloos)
Origin of Igloo
From Inuktitut ᐃᒡᓗ (iclo, “house, building (of any kind)”), from Proto-Inuit *əɣlu, from Proto-Eskimo *əŋlu.
Pronouncing Igloo
Igloo is pronounced //ˈɪɡ.luː// and has 1 syllable.
Questions People Ask About Igloo
What part of speech is igloo?
Igloo is a noun.
What is another word for igloo?
Close synonyms of igloo are iglu. See the full list of igloo synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of igloo?
The plural of igloo is igloos.