1. boats that are designed or equipped to be used as homes

Examples

• The marina rents houseboats by the week for vacation stays.
• Many houseboats are permanently moored and used as year-round residences.
• The houseboats in the harbor have electricity and running water.
• They decided to live on one of the houseboats instead of buying a traditional home.
• The floating community consists of dozens of colorful houseboats.
• Houseboats offer a unique lifestyle combining boating and home ownership.