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outhouse

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Noun — A small outdoor toilet built as a separate structure, typically without plumbing.

Etymology

From Middle English outhous, built from "out-" plus "house."

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Frequently asked questions

What does “outhouse” mean?

The word “outhouse” means a small outdoor toilet built as a separate structure, typically without plumbing. In plain terms, a small building apart from the main house, especially one used as a toilet.

How do you pronounce “outhouse”?

“Outhouse” is pronounced OWT-hows (/ˈaʊthaʊs/ in IPA).

How do you use “outhouse” in a sentence?

Here is “outhouse” used in a sentence: “The old cabin still had an outhouse instead of indoor plumbing.”

What is another word for “outhouse”?

Words with a similar meaning to “outhouse” include backhouse, backside, bog, boggard, boghouse and carsey.

What part of speech is “outhouse”?

“Outhouse” is a noun.

Where does the word “outhouse” come from?

The word “outhouse” comes from Middle English. From Middle English outhous, built from "out-" plus "house.".

How many meanings does “outhouse” have?

“Outhouse” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a small outdoor toilet built as a separate structure, typically without plumbing.

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