outhouse
59 synonyms and 0 antonyms for outhouse, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A small outdoor toilet built as a separate structure, typically without plumbing.
Synonyms
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Etymology
From Middle English outhous, built from "out-" plus "house."
Full origin of outhouse →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.