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

The Dodgers said they sought out clubhouse personnel, training staff, teammates and coaches to find out about Tucker’s competitive makeup and work ethic.

From Los Angeles Times

“Look at the people, look at the cars, go into the clubhouse, talk to people.”

From MarketWatch

It also would all but destroy Detroit’s immediate chances, demoralize the clubhouse and likely alienate a fan base desperate to see the Tigers win their first title since 1984.

From The Wall Street Journal

It’s a four-hour round, and since breakfast was at home, lunch would be in the clubhouse.

From Los Angeles Times

He hit three birdies on the front nine and added a further two on his way back to the clubhouse before dropping a shot on the par-three 16th to sign for a 67.

From BBC

Related Words

• gathering place
• hangout
• meeting place
• watering hole