boathouse

noun

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

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The main residence, which offers access to a fairytale tower, music room, boathouse, tennis court, and a private island, was previously rented out for short-term stays by its current owners. Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 3 Sep. 2025 Matt Crout, 30, 11000 block of Austin Avenue, was arrested Aug. 23 in Chicago Ridge and investigators recovered two kayaks and several oars taken from a boathouse shed, police said. Dennis Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 27 Aug. 2025 The 20-minute journey offers sweeping views of mountains plunging into the water and traditional boathouses lining the shore. David Nikel, Forbes.com, 25 Aug. 2025 Take a leisurely stroll around Bond Lake, or head to the boathouse to rent a kayak, canoe, or pedal boat. Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 20 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for boathouse

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First Known Use

1625, in the meaning defined above

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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 11 Sep. 2025.

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boathouse

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