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Noun soddy has 2 senses
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Definitions from the WebSoddyDescriptionA soddy refers to a type of dwelling that was common in the pioneer days of America and Canada. It is a small house or cabin built with sod or turf blocks, typically found in areas where wood and other construction materials were scarce. Soddies were mainly constructed by settlers on the Great Plains during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Sample SentencesSense 1: Noun1. The pioneers built soddy houses to withstand the harsh weather conditions on the plains. 2. The soddies provided shelter for the settlers as they established their homesteads. Sense 2: Adjective1. The soddy architecture showcased the resourcefulness of the early pioneers. 2. Many families lived in soddy dwellings until they could afford to construct wooden houses. Related Products | ||||
sodalite sodality sodbuster sodden sodder sodding sodding prenominal soddisfare soddy sodeco sodeke sodekho soderberg sodexho sodiac sodiety sodim cloride
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