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 Photo : Shutterbug Studios / Compass The two-story boathouse and entertainment pavilion. Mark David, Robb Report, 27 Feb. 2024 Outside the home, the property includes a heated driveway, brick motor court, two slip pier, boathouse, guest house and landscaping. Alex Groth, Journal Sentinel, 26 Feb. 2024 Starting next month, visitors to Piney Run Park in Sykesville will no longer be able to use cash to pay for entrance at the gatehouse, rentals at the boathouse or pavilions, for program registrations or seasonal passes. Sherry Greenfield, Baltimore Sun, 8 Feb. 2024 Firefighters were called just before 5 p.m. and found the boathouse engulfed in flames, according to the department. Giuseppe Ricapito, The Mercury News, 8 Jan. 2024 The boathouse has a rooftop deck, kitchenette and boat lift. Lauren Beale, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2023 The boathouse is accessible from this level and leads directly to the dock. Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 25 Aug. 2023 The property's operational boathouse — which rents out kayaks, canoes, and more when the weather permits — does double-duty as a restaurant during the summer months. Dan Koday, Travel + Leisure, 26 Jan. 2024 There will also be a cutting garden stocked with flowers, alfresco dining bungalows with outdoor kitchens, a boathouse, and, for all the pickleballers out there, a private sports court. Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 18 Jan. 2024

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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 28 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

boathouse

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