Definition

A building or place where members of a club gather for activities or meetings.

Example

The members met at the clubhouse to discuss their plans for the upcoming event.

Conversation

Did you check out the new clubhouse they built near the park?

Yeah, I saw it yesterday! It looks really nice.

I heard they have a game room in the clubhouse too.

That sounds fun! We should go there this weekend.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Clubhouse → It is formed from "club" (from Middle English *clubbe*, meaning a heavy stick or cudgel) and "house" (from Old English *hus*, meaning a dwelling or shelter). The word "clubhouse" refers to a house or building associated with a club, where members gather.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'club' as a group of people coming together and a 'house' as a place where they meet. A clubhouse is simply a place where club members gather.

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