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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Now the Phils are desperate to keep the affable and articulate Ohio native, who has cultivated a reputation as a clubhouse leader and terrific teammate. Dan Schlossberg, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025 Astros rookie outfielder Cam Smith and Yankees outfielder Jasson Dominguez could also earn votes, but the heart of this year's award race sits within the clubhouses of the Red Sox and Athletics. Tim Crowley, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025 It’s been a trying year for many within the Twins’ clubhouse, but perhaps none more so than starter Bailey Ober who, after years of being the model of consistency, has encountered his toughest season. Betsy Helfand, Twin Cities, 16 Sep. 2025 The message carried extra meaning for a group that last celebrated a postseason berth with Uecker in the clubhouse. Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 15 Sep. 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 18 Sep. 2025.

Kids Definition

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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