dollhouse

[ dol-hous ]

noun

, plural doll·hous·es [dol, -hou-ziz].

1. a miniature house the scale of children's dolls.
2. a cozy, diminutive home, as a small cottage or housetrailer.

Word History and Origins

Origin of dollhouse¹

First recorded in 1775–85; doll + house

Example Sentences

She took pleasure in commissioning dolls and dollhouses, sending gifts to artisans, employees and their children.

From Los Angeles Times

The color was akin to the old dollhouses, Polly Pocket outfits and fashion accessories I used to play with in my youth.

From Salon

Sonia threw herself in her dollhouse, escaping into the dramas she dreamed up concerning the daily lives of her dolls.

From New York Times

I’m naturally a PC girl — hence me having “The Sims” as my top priority, like that is my dollhouse.

From Los Angeles Times

Some dealers still play with foam core models that resemble dollhouses.

From New York Times