houseboat
noun
house·boat ˈhau̇s-ˌbōt 
: a boat fitted for use as a dwelling
especially : a pleasure craft with a broad beam, a usually shallow draft, and a large superstructure resembling a house
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Travel back in time with a stay at The Gibson Inn, or experience this area’s way of life by renting a cottage or a houseboat. —
Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 17 Apr. 2026 In [The Assassination of Gianni Versace], after the assassination, Andrew Cunanan kills himself on a houseboat. —Chris Murphy, Vanity Fair, 27 Mar. 2026 The town is known for its artistic spirit and colorful Waldo Point houseboats, including the former home of Shel Silverstein. —Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 10 Mar. 2026 Visitors can also stay right on the water, with third-party houseboat rentals. —Eve Chen, USA Today, 1 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for houseboat
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Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 17 Apr. 2026 In [The Assassination of Gianni Versace], after the assassination, Andrew Cunanan kills himself on a houseboat. —Chris Murphy, Vanity Fair, 27 Mar. 2026 The town is known for its artistic spirit and colorful Waldo Point houseboats, including the former home of Shel Silverstein. —Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 10 Mar. 2026 Visitors can also stay right on the water, with third-party houseboat rentals. —Eve Chen, USA Today, 1 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for houseboat
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houseboat
noun
house·boat ˈhau̇s-ˌbōt
: a roomy usually shallow and flat-bottomed pleasure boat equipped for use as a dwelling or for cruising
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