clubhouse

noun

club·​house ˈkləb-ˌhau̇s How to pronounce clubhouse (audio)
1
: a house occupied by a club or used for club activities
2
: locker rooms used by an athletic team
3
: a building at a golf course typically housing a locker room, pro shop, and restaurant

Examples of clubhouse in a Sentence

we plan to meet at the clubhouse each week
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In the process, he’s become a beloved figure in the clubhouse, overcoming a language barrier to form bonds with a wide range of players that includes everyone from Ohtani to Mookie Betts. Dylan Hernández, Los Angeles Times, 16 May 2025 Recently, Mets pitcher David Peterson’s young son was around in the clubhouse. Will Sammon, New York Times, 16 May 2025 The Boston Red Sox are enduring a rough stretch, both in the standings and in the clubhouse. Peter Chawaga, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 May 2025 Eaton was referring to 14-year-old Drake LaRoche, the son of first baseman Adam LaRoche, who retired in spring training when the Sox stopped allowing Drake to have a locker in the clubhouse. Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 11 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for clubhouse

Word History

First Known Use

1746, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of clubhouse was in 1746

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“Clubhouse.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/clubhouse. Accessed 29 May. 2025.

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clubhouse

noun
club·​house ˈkləb-ˌhau̇s How to pronounce clubhouse (audio)
1
: a meeting place (as a house) used by a club for club activities
2
: locker rooms used by an athletic team

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