boathouse

noun

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

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An old stable and its courtyard have been converted into a coffee shop and gallery, while hidden bays include a historic pier and boathouse. Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 11 June 2026 Yale added a women’s locker room to the boathouse the next year. Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 6 June 2026 The spa Pad across the pool to reach the full-service Valmont spa, and gym below, that were built out of the century-old boathouse. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026 Construction timelines anticipate the concessions pavilion at Skyline Park opening by the summer of next year and the one at the Sloan’s Lake boathouse launching by the spring of 2028. Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 2 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for boathouse

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 15 Jun. 2026.

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boathouse

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