Outhouse
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈaʊthaʊs/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Outhouse is a noun meaning (Canada, US) An outbuilding, typically permanent, containing a toilet or seat over a cesspit.
Meaning
(Canada, US) An outbuilding, typically permanent, containing a toilet or seat over a cesspit.
More Meanings
- (transitive) To house in a separate building.
- (dated) Any outbuilding: any small structure located apart from a main building.
Example Sentences
There was a considerable outhouse, which he unlocked and we entered.
[…] plenty of sand and cement had been found in one of the outhouses
Dumbledore pointed toward a run-down stone outhouse where the Weasleys kept their broomsticks.
In our discussion of outhousing we have tried to take into account the inconvenience to users as well as the potential savings in costs.
Word Forms
- outhouses
- out-house
- outhousing
- outhoused
Synonyms for outhouse
Depending on context, synonyms include outbuilding, backhouse, backside, bog, boggard, boghouse.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include jakes, privy, shithouse, latrine, restroom, crapper.
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