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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But who will be the Jets’ second receiving option opposite Wilson? Josh Reynolds, whom the Jets signed to a $2.75 million contract in the spring, appears to be the early leader in the clubhouse. Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 14 July 2025 Schneider was ejected and made the long walk through the outfield and though the door in the fence, leading to the clubhouse. Sacbee.com, 14 July 2025 The Royals congratulated Garcia in the clubhouse prior to Friday’s series opener against the New York Mets at Kauffman Stadium. Kansas City Star, 12 July 2025 Buehrle famously had a couple of beers (or maybe more) in the clubhouse during the game after being assured he wouldn’t be used out of the bullpen, then got the final out in the 14th after Blum’s solo home run gave the Sox the lead in a 7-5 win. Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 11 July 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 22 Jul. 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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