Clubhouse
/ˈklʌbˌhaʊs/
Definitions
A building owned or used by a club, often providing facilities for its members.
/ˈklʌbˌhaʊs/
A building used by members of a club
The clubhouse was filled with the happy chatter of the bowling league.
💡 Simply: It's like a special house where members of a club can hang out, play games, or just relax. Imagine a clubhouse for a sports team – they might have snacks, lockers, and a place to plan strategies.
👶 For kids: A house where a group of friends meet and play.
More Examples
After the game, the team celebrated their victory in the clubhouse.
How It's Used
"The golf clubhouse offered stunning views of the course."
"The members gathered at the clubhouse for their annual meeting."
From "club" + "house", reflecting its function as a building belonging to a club.
The term's usage has remained relatively consistent, reflecting the enduring nature of social clubs.
Memory tip
Think 'club' + 'house' - a house for a club.
Word Origin
"Combination of 'club' (an association of people) and 'house' (a building)."