outhouse

[ out-hous ]

noun

, plural out·hous·es [out, -hou-ziz].

1. an outbuilding with one or more seats and a pit serving as a toilet; privy.
2. any outbuilding.

outhouse

/ ˈaʊtˌhaʊs /

noun

1. a building near to, but separate from, a main building; outbuilding
2. an outside lavatory

Word History and Origins

Origin of outhouse¹

First recorded in 1525–35; out- + house

Example Sentences

The court previously heard a bloodstained cricket bat, a rolling pin with Sara’s DNA on it, a metal pole, a belt and rope were found near the family’s outhouse.

From BBC

Prosecutor Bill Emlyn Jones KC previously said a bloodstained cricket bat, a rolling pin with Sara’s DNA on it, a metal pole, a belt and rope were found near the family’s outhouse.

From BBC

They practice in the ruins of a farm outhouse, poking rifles round empty doorways before edging warily past.

From BBC

County Regional Planning Commission on Wednesday that there’s a high likelihood the fire has consumed his property, which includes a helicopter hangar, outhouse and storage containers.

From Los Angeles Times

That has now changed: Homes with outhouses have been built, roads paved, and sewers installed.

From Seattle Times

Related Words

• bathroom
• latrine
• lavatory
• outbuilding