boathouse—a small building or shed at the edge of a river or lake, in which boats are kept:
- Canoes and kayaks are popular on the lake and can also be rented from the boathouse.
houseboat—
1. (U.S. also: float home) a boat roofed over and fitted up as a house for living in:
- Living in a houseboat has its charm. The tranquility and view is unequivocal.
2. (U.S. diners) banana split (an ice cream–based dessert served with sliced bananas):
- They learn to say “mats” for pancakes, and “houseboat” for banana split, for instance, in their diner adventure.