noun Uncommon

clubhouse

KLUHB-hows

Clubhouse (noun) means a building used by members of a club for meetings, socializing, or changing before and after playing sport. Example: “The golf clubhouse served food and drinks after the round.”

noun

A building used by members of a club for meetings, socializing, or changing before and after playing sport.

"The golf clubhouse served food and drinks after the round."

"The team celebrated in the clubhouse after winning the championship."

How to Use Clubhouse

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA building where members of a club (often a sports club) gather, relax, or change clothes.

Common pairings

golf clubhouse clubhouse celebration

Word Forms

clubhouses plural

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Etymology

A straightforward compound of club and house — a house belonging to a club.

Rhymes for clubhouse

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does “clubhouse” mean?

The word “clubhouse” means a building used by members of a club for meetings, socializing, or changing before and after playing sport. In plain terms, a building where members of a club (often a sports club) gather, relax, or change clothes.

How do you pronounce “clubhouse”?

“Clubhouse” is pronounced KLUHB-hows (/ˈklʌbˌhaʊs/ in IPA).

How do you use “clubhouse” in a sentence?

Here is “clubhouse” used in a sentence: “The golf clubhouse served food and drinks after the round.”

What part of speech is “clubhouse”?

“Clubhouse” is a noun.

Is “clubhouse” a common word?

“Clubhouse” is an uncommon word in modern English.