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clubhouse

noun/ˈklʌbˌhaʊs/

What It Means

Any building used by a club for meetings or social activities.

A locker room and possibly associated rooms used by an athletic team.

A building at a golf course that houses various activities associated with golf.

clubhouse leader; in the clubhouse

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Clubhouse in Context

“In tough conditions and battling a strong wind while heading for the clubhouse, McVeigh dropped just one shot at the long par four 17th and with a par five at the 18th, Danielle sealed victory by one shot as a birdie for Turland was not enough to force a playoff with the Irish star.”

— 2009 August 21, “McVeigh wins British Open title”, in RTÉ News, Ireland

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From club + house.

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