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igloo
This term specifically refers to the traditional snow-block architecture of the Arctic. While often used generically to describe any dome-shaped structure, in a precise ethnographic or architectural context, it refers to the specific construction method using compressed snow rather than ice or synthetic materials.
Because the word is derived from the Inuit language, it carries a strong cultural association with survival and indigenous knowledge. In modern casual conversation, it is frequently used as a metaphor for any cold or white dome-like object, though this usage is purely descriptive and lacks the technical meaning of the original structure.
Meanings
Examples
The Inuit people built an igloo to survive the harsh Arctic winter.
It is surprisingly warm inside an igloo because the snow acts as insulation.
It is surprisingly warm inside an igloo because the snow acts as insulation.
I wonder how long it takes to construct a proper igloo.
The explorers spent the night in a small igloo to escape the blizzard.
We should try building an igloo in the backyard this weekend.
The museum has a full scale model of a traditional igloo.
A perfectly shaped igloo can withstand strong winds.