clubhouse

American  

[kluhb-hous] / ˈklʌbˌhaʊs /

noun

plural

clubhouses

1. a building or room occupied by a club.

2. a building or area used for social or recreational activities by occupants of an apartment complex, institution, etc.

3. an athletic team's dressing room.

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clubhouse British  

/ ˈklʌbˌhaʊs /

noun

1. the premises of a sports or other club, esp a golf club

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Etymology

Origin of clubhouse

First recorded in 1810–20; club + house

Example Sentences

Anderson’s understated demeanor fit well in an Angels clubhouse stocked with young, rowdy personalities.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

Celebrating its 146th season, they have spent the money on refurnishing the clubhouse, updating the car park and on netting to protect nearby houses.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

Residents will also have access to a suite of community amenities, including a waterfront pool and sun deck, a private clubhouse, a fitness center, and a limited collection of just seven private boat slips.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026

The season will be the true test for Yamamoto’s training methods, which have been infamous since before his transition from Japan’s Nippon Professional Baseball, and are already spreading across the Dodgers’ clubhouse.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 17, 2026

I imagine walking into the clubhouse and seeing the shocked and admiring looks on all the kids’ faces when I announce that I hold the Guinness World Record for Hula-Hooping.

From "Zara’s Rules for Record-Breaking Fun" by Hena Khan

Related Words

• gathering place
• hangout
• meeting place
• watering hole