boathouse

American  

[boht-hous] / ˈboʊtˌhaʊs /

noun

plural

boathouses

1. a building or shed, usually built partly over water, for sheltering a boat or boats.

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boathouse British  

/ ˈbəʊtˌhaʊs /

noun

1. a shelter by the edge of a river, lake, etc, for housing boats

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Etymology

Origin of boathouse

First recorded in 1715–25; boat + house

Example Sentences

“Expansive terraces, meditation gardens, and hidden courtyards evoke a world-class resort ambiance, while infinity pools and a private boathouse complete its coastal allure,” the description noted.

From MarketWatch

He goes to the boathouse for his ablutions, walks his chihuahua around the marina and rides an electric skateboard into the nearby neighborhoods for a change of scenery.

From Los Angeles Times

Before the rendezvous with Clark at the boathouse, I’d treated myself to a manicure.

From Los Angeles Times

“All the landscaping was gone. The boathouse was a mess. The bandstand was boarded up.”

From Los Angeles Times

And he’s kind of the leader of the role models, how he does the right things at school, the right things as a citizen and the right things in the boathouse.”

From Seattle Times