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.
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Origin of clubhouse
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Boston interim manager Chad Tracy stepped into the clubhouse to say a few words afterward but saw veteran players Willson Contreras and Sonny Gray speaking to the team and allowed them the moment.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 23, 2026
The moves were unpopular in the clubhouse, drawing angry rebukes from Red Sox players.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 21, 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
Glenn Burke was always standing on the benches in the Dodgers clubhouse and doing stand-up comedy, reciting poetry, and dancing around.
From "A High Five for Glenn Burke" by Phil Bildner
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
And as California pushes for federal approval to fund clubhouses under its Medicaid program, Wong said L.A.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 2, 2024
She used to follow after him every place he went—out fishing in the woods, to the clubhouses he built with other boys, to the slot machine in the back of Mr. Brannon’s restaurant—everywhere.
From "The Heart is a Lonely Hunter" by Carson McCullers
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