houseboat
noun
house·boat
ˈhau̇s-ˌbōt 
: a boat fitted for use as a dwelling
especially
: a pleasure craft with a broad beam, a usually shallow draft, and a large superstructure resembling a house
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The pair lived on a houseboat while transforming the place into a lunch counter.
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Chelsea Brasted, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2026
The town is known for its artistic spirit and colorful Waldo Point houseboats, including the former home of Shel Silverstein.
—Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 10 Mar. 2026
Visitors can also stay right on the water, with third-party houseboat rentals.
—Eve Chen, USA Today, 1 Mar. 2026
Hannah, Owen and Bailey lived on a houseboat in Sausalito, California in Season 1.
—Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 20 Feb. 2026
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Chelsea Brasted, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2026
The town is known for its artistic spirit and colorful Waldo Point houseboats, including the former home of Shel Silverstein.
—Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 10 Mar. 2026
Visitors can also stay right on the water, with third-party houseboat rentals.
—Eve Chen, USA Today, 1 Mar. 2026
Hannah, Owen and Bailey lived on a houseboat in Sausalito, California in Season 1.
—Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 20 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for houseboat
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“Houseboat.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/houseboat. Accessed 18 Mar. 2026.
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houseboat
noun
house·boat
ˈhau̇s-ˌbōt
: a roomy usually shallow and flat-bottomed pleasure boat equipped for use as a dwelling or for cruising
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