boathouse

boat·house

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Definitions of boathouse word

countable noun boathouse A boathouse is a building at the edge of a lake, in which boats are kept. 3
noun boathouse a shelter by the edge of a river, lake, etc, for housing boats 3
noun boathouse a building for storing a boat or boats, sometimes equipped with recreational facilities 3
noun plural boathouse a building or shed, usually built partly over water, for sheltering a boat or boats. 1
noun boathouse shelter for boats 1
noun boathouse A building at the edge of a river or lake in which boats are kept. 0

before 1715

One of the 49% newest English words

First recorded in 1715-25; boat + house

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 73% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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