boathouse

noun

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

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Also on the grounds are five ponds, waterfalls, a pool and spa, a tennis court, a dock, and a boathouse. — The Week Us, TheWeek, 27 July 2026 Additional amenities include a 9,000-square-foot fitness facility, beach clubs, five-star restaurants, a full-service spa, and a boathouse. — Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 22 July 2026 Make your way to the Goupa-Kara settlement and walk among picture-perfect boathouses. — Helen Iatrou, Travel + Leisure, 11 July 2026 The nine-bedroom property meets that tradition with more than 500 feet of frontage, a sandy beach, boathouse and the largest permanent in-water dock on the lake. — Spencer Elliott, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026 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

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