Definition

A type of boat that is designed to be used as a home or for living on the water.

Example

They spent the summer living on a houseboat by the lake.

Conversation

Have you ever thought about living on a houseboat?

That sounds like an amazing adventure!

Yeah, just imagine waking up to the sound of water all around you.

I know, right? A houseboat would be such a unique way to live.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Houseboat → It is formed from "house" (from Old English *hus*, meaning dwelling or shelter) and "boat" (from Old English *bat*, meaning a small vessel for traveling on water). The word "houseboat" refers to a boat designed or adapted for use as a dwelling.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'house' as a place where you live and a 'boat' as a vessel on water — a houseboat is a vessel that serves as a home.

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