Puzzle #347 · May 14, 2026
boathouse
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Every day one two-word expression or compound word used in American English.
A boathouse is a structure built at the edge of a body of water, used to store boats and watercraft. In its simplest form, it's a covered dock. In its most elaborate, it's a waterfront building with living quarters above the boat storage—essentially a garage that sits on the water.
Boathouses on college campuses are landmarks of rowing culture—the Charles River in Boston and the Schuylkill in Philadelphia are lined with them. For lakefront homeowners, a boathouse is both practical storage and a status symbol. Some boathouses are more valuable than the boats inside them.
Boathouses on college campuses are landmarks of rowing culture—the Charles River in Boston and the Schuylkill in Philadelphia are lined with them. For lakefront homeowners, a boathouse is both practical storage and a status symbol. Some boathouses are more valuable than the boats inside them.
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