clubhouse

noun

club·​house ˈkləb-ˌhau̇s How to pronounce clubhouse (audio)
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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

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we plan to meet at the clubhouse each week
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This is an opportunity to bring Eastside’s vision of a modern golf clubhouse to life — a place to experience the brand and bring the community together. — Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 19 Oct. 2026 After playing a key role in the Cleveland Guardians’ Wild Card series comeback against the Chicago White Sox, Steven Kwan was barely able to speak with a reporter in the clubhouse. — Don Riddell, CNN Money, 18 Oct. 2026 Simpson is quiet around the clubhouse but very emotional on the field. — Marc Topkin, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 Oct. 2026 The Dodgers’ clubhouse was closed for more than 35 minutes after the game, partly to process that heartbreak but also to give manager Dave Roberts and veteran infielder Miguel Rojas, who announced his retirement, a chance to address the team. — Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for clubhouse

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1680, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of clubhouse was circa 1680

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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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