clubhouse

noun

club·​house ˈkləb-ˌhau̇s How to pronounce clubhouse (audio)
1
: a house occupied by a club or used for club activities
2
: locker rooms used by an athletic team
3
: a building at a golf course typically housing a locker room, pro shop, and restaurant

Examples of clubhouse in a Sentence

we plan to meet at the clubhouse each week
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Did those moves stir a sense of urgency in the clubhouse? Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 8 June 2025 Wright, who ended his career with 100 wins, congratulated Hendricks in the clubhouse. Benjamin Royer, Los Angeles Times, 7 June 2025 Besides Wright’s visit to the clubhouse, Manager Ron Washington said a few words to the team about Hendricks, to recognize the moment. Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 7 June 2025 Just for fun, the club shapes the floating berries into a heart on the bog closest to the clubhouse. Moira McCarthy, Boston Herald, 5 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for clubhouse

Word History

First Known Use

1746, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of clubhouse was in 1746

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“Clubhouse.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/clubhouse. Accessed 16 Jun. 2025.

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clubhouse

noun
club·​house ˈkləb-ˌhau̇s How to pronounce clubhouse (audio)
1
: a meeting place (as a house) used by a club for club activities
2
: locker rooms used by an athletic team

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