boathouse

noun

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

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As the video above by Lake Como Wonders highlights, owners also enjoy access to the sprawling grounds, shared pool, private beach, two parking spots, and a private dock and boathouse. — Jerry Perez, The Drive, 2 Sep. 2026 The grounds include a boathouse on Tuxedo Lake, a one-room log cabin with a stone fireplace, a tea house, a pool house, a five-car garage, two pools, a tennis court, a putting green, and a system of bridle trails. — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 2 Sep. 2026 There’s plenty of room to spread out, with a main cottage as well as a boathouse accommodating up to eight guests. — Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 21 Aug. 2026 Meanwhile, guests were shuttled from town via boat and dropped off at their boathouse. — Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 18 Aug. 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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