Boatyard (Noun)
Meaning
A place where boats are built or maintained or stored.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The boatyard was bustling with activity as workers rushed to meet the summer launch deadline for several new sailboats.
- She had always been fascinated by the way the boatyard smelled, a combination of saltwater, wood, and engine grease.
- After the storm, the boatyard was left with a mess of debris and damaged vessels to repair.
- The small boatyard on the edge of town was a family-owned business that had been in operation for generations.
- He spent the afternoon wandering through the boatyard, admiring the sleek yachts and dreaming of one day owning his own.