boathouse

noun

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

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Hidden structures have resurfaced at Lake Corpus Christi in Texas as record-low water levels expose bridges, boathouses, and roads long lost beneath the reservoir. Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 June 2025 The community also had several churches, boathouses, a schoolhouse and a billiard saloon. David Chiu, People.com, 27 May 2025 Set at the base of a hillside and accessed by a funicular, the main residence is complemented by a guest house, boathouse, and terraces that overlook both the San Francisco Bay and Golden Gate Bridge. Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 14 May 2025 The property also features a freshwater lake, sports courts, a boathouse, pool, outdoor cinema, and gym. Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 11 May 2025 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 29 Jun. 2025.

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boathouse

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