boathouse

noun

boat·​house ˈbōt-ˌhau̇s 

: a building to house and protect boats

Examples of boathouse in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Absent from the park is an adequate boathouse, so a new rental stand or similar structure would need to be set up for the operation. — Hanna Kang, Los Angeles Times, 13 Aug. 2026

There’s a private pier, boat dock with lift, waterfront boathouse, seaside deck, tidal beach and direct beach access. — David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 10 Aug. 2026

Also on the grounds are five ponds, waterfalls, a pool and spa, a tennis court, a dock, and a boathouse. — The Week Us, TheWeek, 27 July 2026

Additional amenities include a 9,000-square-foot fitness facility, beach clubs, five-star restaurants, a full-service spa, and a boathouse. — Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 22 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1625, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for boathouse

• alehouse
• almshouse
• backhouse
• baghouse
• bakehouse
• bathhouse
• bauhaus
• blockhouse
• brewhouse
• bunkhouse
• clubhouse
• courthouse

Kids Definition

boathouse

noun

boat·​house ˈbōt-ˌhau̇s 

: a shelter for boats