Boatyard (noun)

1. A yard or a place where boats are built, repaired or stored.
2. A place where boats are launched or landed.
3. A place where boats are built, repaired, or stored.

Origin:

From the middle english word 'boteler', a variant of 'botteler' meaning 'innkeeper', and from the old english 'bōthātel' meaning 'boat inn', from 'bōat' (boat) and 'hātel' (inn). the current form of the word dates back to the 16th century.

Examples:

1. The boatyard is a hub of activity in the summer season.
2. The boatyard is located at the river's edge.
3. The workers at the boatyard are expert at fixing anything.
4. The boatyard is home to a variety of vessels, from kayaks to sailboats.
5. After a long voyage, the sailors brought their ship to the boatyard for repairs.