Definition
iglu
noun
- a dome-shaped dwelling built from blocks of snow or ice, traditionally used by Inuit peoples in Arctic regions
Usage: also spelled 'igloo'; the Inuktitut word for 'house' in general, though in English typically refers to the snow structure
Examples
- The explorer built an iglu to shelter from the harsh Arctic wind.
- Traditional iglus were constructed by cutting and stacking blocks of compacted snow.
- Children learned how to construct a small iglu during the winter survival course.
- The iglu's dome shape helps distribute weight and provides excellent insulation.
- Historically, Inuit families lived in iglus during winter hunting seasons.