Longhouse (noun)

A type of Native American dwelling used by some indigenous peoples of the Northeastern Woodlands.

Origin:

From its elongated shape.

Examples:

1. The longhouse was typically made of bark or woven mats over a wooden frame.
2. Longhouses were used as communal dwellings, with multiple families living together in one structure.
3. Longhouses were a significant architectural and cultural feature of the Northeastern Woodlands prior to European contact.
4. Longhouses played an important role in traditional social and spiritual practices of many indigenous peoples.
5. The longhouse is a symbol of the rich cultural heritage of the indigenous peoples of the Northeastern Woodlands.