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Definition of boathouse

boathouse

/ˈboʊtˌhaʊs/
boat · house
Plural:boathouses
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boathouse Lexical Profile

boathouse Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A building at the edge of a river, lake, or harbor used to house and protect boats and related marine equipment, or to serve as a headquarters for a rowing club.

Example

"The university rowing team gathered at the boathouse at dawn to prepare their shells for morning practice."

Word Nuance & Usage

Do not confuse with 'houseboat', which is a boat designed or modified to be used as a floating home, whereas a 'boathouse' is a stationary building used to store boats.

• Nearby Words

boatbuilding
boater
boatful
boathouse
boating
boatlift
boatlike

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Boathouse. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/boathouse
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