boathouse

noun

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

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Making days on the lake even more comfortable and luxe is the boathouse pavilion right by the dock. Tori Latham, Robb Report, 11 Sep. 2025 The event, which was held at the boathouse in Central Park, drew a fashion-forward crowd of notable attendees. Skyler Caruso, People.com, 10 Sep. 2025 The property also boasts a boathouse and chef-inspired kitchen, according to the listing. Francesca Pica, jsonline.com, 8 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 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 13 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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