boathouse

noun

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

Examples of boathouse in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Bring your dancing shoes to a salsa class and social dance at FDR Park's boathouse from 7:30-11:30pm. Mike D'onofrio, Axios, 16 Sep. 2024 That's going to be more difficult, however, with the island's boathouse. Keith Matheny, Detroit Free Press, 17 Feb. 2024 It is bordered on one side by Halfmoon Lake and the other by Blind Lake and has about 400 feet of shoreline, along with two docks and a charming boathouse for getting out on the water. Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 16 Aug. 2024 The boathouse, built in 1922, overlooks the Milwaukee River and is renting for $336 per night. Genevieve Redsten, Journal Sentinel, 10 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for boathouse 

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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 24 Sep. 2024.

Kids Definition

boathouse

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