Outbuilding
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈaʊtˌbɪl.dɪŋ/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Outbuilding is a noun meaning A building, such as a barn, shed, or garage, that is separate from, but associated with some main building.
Meaning
A building, such as a barn, shed, or garage, that is separate from, but associated with some main building.
More Meanings
- present participle and gerund of outbuild
Example Sentences
Above him, the sun gleamed gold and white. Before him, trackless wilderness extended for many leagues before lapping against the outbuildings of some village.
Once they reach the remote farm, Jake insists on giving Lucy a tour of the outbuildings before they go into the house, a tour that includes some lambs that have frozen to death in a barn, and the spot where a pig was eaten alive by maggots.
Word Forms
- outbuildings
Synonyms for outbuilding
Depending on context, synonyms include outshed.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include outhouse, outhousing, outkitchen, house barn, housebarn, cobhouse.
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