1. a boat that is designed or fitted out to be used as a dwelling

Examples

• They spent their vacation on a houseboat in the lake.
• The houseboat had a kitchen, bedroom, and small living area.
• Many people live year-round on houseboats in the harbor.
• We rented a houseboat for our family reunion.
• The houseboat was moored at the marina.
• She decorated her houseboat with colorful curtains and plants.