boathouse
noun
boathouses
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pluralof boathouse.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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And I have a special touristic affection for Boathouse Row, the collection of 19th century boathouses along the Schuylkill River just west of the Philadelphia Museum of Art.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 10, 2026
This 105-acre property, Camp Topridge, features, according to ProPublica, “an artificial waterfall and a great hall” for dining, and “more than 25 fireplaces, three boathouses, clay tennis court, and batting cage.”
From Slate ● Aug. 12, 2023
Outlining a cluster of historic boathouses along the Schuylkill River near the Philadelphia Museum of Art, the twinkly lights reflect off the water and give definition to the unique architecture of each building.
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 18, 2023
In 79 C.E., in a desperate attempt to escape the impact of the Mount Vesuvius eruption, the people of Herculaneum huddled in boathouses along the town’s waterfront, situated on the west coast of central Italy.
From Science Magazine ● Aug. 25, 2021
Across the water he could see other fine mercher houses, tall and slender, the tidy gables of their rooftops making a dark silhouette against the night sky, their gardens and boathouses lit by glowing lanterns.
From "Six of Crows" by Leigh Bardugo
