houseboat

[ˈhaʊsboʊt]

houseboat Definition

a boat that has been designed or adapted for use as a permanent home, typically moored in one place.

Using houseboat: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "houseboat" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    They live on a houseboat in the marina.

  • Example

    The houseboat was equipped with solar panels and a composting toilet.

  • Example

    We rented a houseboat for a week-long vacation on the lake.

houseboat Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for houseboat

  • floating home
  • liveaboard boat
  • waterborne dwelling

Phrases with houseboat

  • a high-end houseboat with luxurious amenities and features

    Example

    The couple spent their honeymoon on a luxury houseboat on the Nile River.

  • a group of people living on houseboats in a particular area

    Example

    The houseboat community on the river is very tight-knit and supportive.

  • a holiday spent on a houseboat, typically on a lake or river

    Example

    We're planning a houseboat vacation for next summer.

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Summary: houseboat in Brief

A 'houseboat' [ˈhaʊsboʊt] is a boat that has been designed or adapted for use as a permanent home, typically moored in one place. It is a floating home, also known as a liveaboard boat or waterborne dwelling. Examples include renting a houseboat for a vacation or living on a houseboat in a marina.

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