Igloo

usgb/ˈɪɡluː/
noun

A small house made from blocks of snow, built by Inuit people in the cold, northern parts of North America and Greenland.

The Inuit family took shelter in an igloo during the harsh winter storm.
Visual representation of "igloo" - A small house made from blocks of snow, built by Inuit people in the cold, northern parts of North America and Greenland.

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  • build an igloo
  • live in an igloo
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Cultural Origin

Understand igloos are a part of Inuit culture, not just snow shelters, and respect their heritage.

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The museum exhibit on Inuit culture showcased a model of an igloo.
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Temporary Shelter

Know igloos are temporary homes for survival in extreme cold, not permanent residences.

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During their Arctic expedition, the scientists slept in an igloo for a night.
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Material Specific

Remember, real igloos are made of snow blocks, not just any material like wood or ice.

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He was fascinated by how the snow blocks were precisely cut to build the igloo.
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