clubhouse
Americannoun
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a building or room occupied by a club.
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a building or area used for social or recreational activities by occupants of an apartment complex, institution, etc.
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an athletic team's dressing room.
noun
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Origin of clubhouse
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Employees said all 18 greens and the practice putting surface by the clubhouse were damaged.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 26, 2026
Winning streaks bring a life of their own to a clubhouse, each day presenting another opportunity to extend the joy and methodically build a feeling of invincibility.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 23, 2026
As Burns, who finished at 8-under, and Si-Woo Kim fell off, it looked like Young’s clubhouse lead could hold.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 19, 2026
As the drama unfolded on the course, Young unpacked his locker in the Birkdale clubhouse.
From BBC ● Jul. 19, 2026
“I got some string lights. They’ll make the clubhouse pretty, and we can use it at night!” she yells.
From "Zara’s Rules for Record-Breaking Fun" by Hena Khan
Membership fees fund maintenance of common areas and shared amenities including pools and clubhouses, insurance for these shared spaces and long-term repairs.
From MarketWatch ● Mar. 12, 2026
In spring training clubhouses across Florida and Arizona last month, players watched in awe as the American men’s hockey team stunned Canada to win a gold medal in Milan.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 3, 2026
The WRU said through a deal with TNT, rugby clubs can show matches live in their clubhouses via a code.
From BBC ● Nov. 8, 2024
Galleries are strictly forbidden to do anything to alter these rooms that were once clubhouses for the companies belonging to the Seventh Regiment of the Armory on Park Avenue.
From New York Times ● May 2, 2024
“I can't believe this is the same girl who used to make clubhouses out of our couch cushions.”
From "Starfish" by Akemi Dawn Bowman
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