boathouse

noun

boat·​house ˈbōt-ˌhau̇s 

: a building to house and protect boats

Examples of boathouse in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Determined, Teagan bulldozes her way through the boathouse, eventually becoming the team’s coxswain, the only non-rowing member who is tasked with steering, managing the race plan and motivating the rest of the team. — Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 10 Sep. 2026

As the video above by Lake Como Wonders highlights, owners also enjoy access to the sprawling grounds, shared pool, private beach, two parking spots, and a private dock and boathouse. — Jerry Perez, The Drive, 2 Sep. 2026

The grounds include a boathouse on Tuxedo Lake, a one-room log cabin with a stone fireplace, a tea house, a pool house, a five-car garage, two pools, a tennis court, a putting green, and a system of bridle trails. — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 2 Sep. 2026

There’s plenty of room to spread out, with a main cottage as well as a boathouse accommodating up to eight guests. — Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 21 Aug. 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