Word
clubhouse
Phoneticsclub·house, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈkɫəbˌhaʊs/
UK/klˈʌbhaʊs/
Definitions
01social/general building
B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun
n. a building where members of a group or club meet for social activities.
n. a building or suite of rooms used by a social, political, or community organisation for meetings and recreation.
“The local sailing club held its annual dinner at the clubhouse by the lake.”
“The committee voted to renovate the clubhouse to include a larger dining hall and modern administrative offices for the staff.”
Synonyms
02sports facility
B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun Sports
n. a building at a sports ground, like a golf course, that has changing rooms and a bar.
n. a facility at an athletic venue providing locker rooms, equipment storage, and social amenities for players and members.
“After eighteen holes of golf, the players headed to the clubhouse for a cold drink.”
“The professional team retreated to the clubhouse to review game footage and receive medical treatment after the final whistle.”
Usage
Often used in the context of golf or professional baseball.
Teaching tip
In American baseball, 'the clubhouse' is frequently used as a metonym for the team's internal culture or locker room atmosphere.
Synonyms
Real-World Examples
“It includes a luxurious clubhouse, a gift store and hosts frequent social events for members.” “That was the address of the Toronto Humber Yacht Club, which saw its clubhouse destroyed in a three-alarm fire in late April.” - Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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