Afterhouse

Pronunciation: /ˈæftərˌhaʊs/

Definitions of afterhouse

noun a cabin or compartment in the stern of a ship, especially one used by the officers.

Example Sentences

A1 I stayed in the afterhouse during the storm.

A2 The afterhouse was where the crew members slept on the ship.

B1 The afterhouse provided a cozy retreat for the sailors after a long day at sea.

B2 The afterhouse was well-equipped with comfortable beds and storage space for the crew's belongings.

C1 The afterhouse was elegantly furnished, with plush carpets and luxurious amenities.

C2 The afterhouse on the yacht was a spacious and luxurious living area for the guests.

Examples of afterhouse in a Sentence

formal The afterhouse on the ship is where the crew's personal belongings are stored.

informal Let's meet at the afterhouse after our shift ends.

slang I left my phone in the afterhouse, can you grab it for me?

figurative His mind was like an afterhouse, cluttered with memories of the past.

Grammatical Forms of afterhouse

• past tense: afterhoused
• plural: afterhouses
• comparative: more afterhouse
• superlative: most afterhouse
• present tense: afterhouse
• future tense: will afterhouse
• perfect tense: have afterhoused
• continuous tense: is afterhousing
• singular: afterhouse
• positive degree: afterhouse
• infinitive: to afterhouse
• gerund: afterhousing
• participle: afterhoused

Origin and Evolution of afterhouse

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'afterhouse' originated from Old English, specifically from the word 'æfterhūs'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'afterhouse' evolved to refer to the rear part of a ship where officers or passengers are accommodated, as opposed to the crew quarters. It has retained this nautical meaning in modern usage.