boathouse

noun

boat·​house ˈbōt-ˌhau̇s How to pronounce boathouse (audio)
: a building to house and protect boats

Examples of boathouse in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The boathouse, built in 1902 and used to house the Detroit Rowing Club, has stood dilapidated and empty since August 2022, when sections of the ceiling, floor, and exterior stucco collapsed. Kylie Martin, Detroit Free Press, 15 May 2024 The starting category is the boathouses, of which there are 38 one-to-three-bedroom residences located adjacent to the marina, each with its own private rooftop terrace. Hannah Seligson, Travel + Leisure, 2 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for boathouse 

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Word History

First Known Use

1625, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of boathouse was in 1625

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“Boathouse.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/boathouse. Accessed 29 May. 2024.

Kids Definition

boathouse

noun
boat·​house ˈbōt-ˌhau̇s How to pronounce boathouse (audio)
: a shelter for boats
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