Dollhouse
/ˈdɒl.haʊs/noun
A miniature house for children to play with dolls in.
Did you know?The word 'doll' originally referred to a small statue or figure, often used in rituals or as offerings in ancient times, giving 'dollhouse' a hint of the mystical.
Etymological Timeline
Middle English
English
dolle
“a small figure or image, originally used in rituals.”
15th Century
English
doll
“a child's toy representing a human figure.”
17th Century
English
house
“a dwelling or shelter, often associated with familial or social structures.”
19th Century
English
dollhouse
“a miniature house for children to play with dolls, reflecting domestic life.”