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summerhouse

Summerhouse (noun) means a small garden building where people sit and relax in warm weather. Example: “They built a wooden summerhouse at the end of the garden.”

noun
1
A small garden building where people sit and relax in warm weather.
"They built a wooden summerhouse at the end of the garden."
"We had tea in the summerhouse while it rained outside."
2
A second home used mainly during the warmer months.
"The family kept a summerhouse by the lake for weekend trips."

How to use summerhouse

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA garden shelter, or a holiday home, used mostly in summer.

Word forms

summerhouses plural

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Etymology

From Old English sumerhūs, literally "summer house."

Origin: Old English

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Frequently asked questions

What does “summerhouse” mean?

The word “summerhouse” means a small garden building where people sit and relax in warm weather. In plain terms, a garden shelter, or a holiday home, used mostly in summer.

How do you use “summerhouse” in a sentence?

Here is “summerhouse” used in a sentence: “They built a wooden summerhouse at the end of the garden.”

What part of speech is “summerhouse”?

“Summerhouse” is a noun.

Where does the word “summerhouse” come from?

The word “summerhouse” comes from Old English. From Old English sumerhūs, literally "summer house.".

How many meanings does “summerhouse” have?

“Summerhouse” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a small garden building where people sit and relax in warm weather.

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