Definition

1. Noun:
   • A building for storing boats: A boathouse is a shed or small building located at the edge of a river or lake, designed for the storage and protection of boats.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • We keep our canoe in the old wooden boathouse on the shore.
  • The rowing club's new boathouse has space for twenty shells.

Advanced Usage

• As a landmark or feature: A can be a notable architectural feature of a waterfront property.
  • The historic boathouse is now a popular restaurant with a view of the lake.

Variants and Related Words

• Boat shed (n): A synonym for , often implying a simpler, more utilitarian structure.
  • The yacht club's boat shed is for member storage only.

Synonyms

• Boat shed: A shed used for storing boats.
• Watershed shed: (Context-specific) A less common term for a storage building near water.

Related Phrases

• (To be) in the boathouse: Describes the location of a boat.
  • Don't worry, the kayak is safe in the boathouse.

Related Idioms

Noun

1. a shed at the edge of a river or lake; used to store boats