Dollhouse Meaning in English
word
ˈdɑɫˌhaʊs
DAHL-hows
dˈɒlhaʊs
DOL-hows
Definition
A small model house designed for children to play with, usually containing miniature furniture and dolls.
Usage & Nuances
'Dollhouse' refers specifically to a playhouse for dolls, often with working doors or drawers. Common in 'play with a dollhouse' and 'miniature dollhouse'. Not to be confused with 'doll house' as a place for live actors or adult contexts.
Spanish: casa de muñecasPortuguese (BR): casinha de boneca - casa de bonecaPortuguese (PT): casa de bonecasChinese (Simplified): 娃娃屋Chinese (Traditional): 娃娃屋Hindi: गुड़िया का घरArabic: منزل الدمىBengali: ডলহাউস - পুতুলের বাড়িRussian: кукольный домикJapanese: ドールハウス - お人形の家Vietnamese: nhà búp bêKorean: 인형의 집Turkish: bebek eviUrdu: گڑیا کا گھرIndonesian: rumah boneka
Example Sentences
She put tiny chairs in her dollhouse.
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My sister got a new dollhouse for her birthday.
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The dollhouse has four rooms and a garden.
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When I was little, I spent hours decorating my dollhouse.
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He built a wooden dollhouse as a gift for his daughter.
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All the kids gathered around the giant dollhouse at the toy store.
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