1. 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.