Igloo Meaning in English

word

US

ˈɪɡɫu

IG-loo

UK

ˈɪɡluː

IG-loo

Definition

A small, dome-shaped house made from blocks of snow, traditionally built by Inuit people in cold Arctic regions.

Usage & Nuances

Used mostly to talk about Arctic life or in educational contexts. Not used for modern houses or general snow shelters. Pronounced 'IG-loo'. May appear in stories or when describing Inuit culture.

• Spanish: iglú
• Portuguese (BR): iglú
• Portuguese (PT): iglô
• Chinese (Simplified): 冰屋
• Chinese (Traditional): 冰屋
• Hindi: इग्लू
• Arabic: كوخ جليدي
• Bengali: ইগলু
• Russian: иглу
• Japanese: イグルー
• Vietnamese: lều tuyết - igloo
• Korean: 이글루
• Turkish: iglo
• Urdu: اِگلو
• Indonesian: iglo

Example Sentences

An igloo is made of snow.

basic

The Inuit people used to build igloos for shelter.

basic

Have you ever seen an igloo?

basic

It looks cold outside, but inside an igloo it can be surprisingly warm.

natural

Kids love making mini igloos after it snows.

natural

I watched a documentary showing how an igloo is built from start to finish.

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