outhouse

[out-hous]

noun

plural

outhouses 

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

Squish Factor – The outhouse at the dogsledding camp was surprisingly roomy and very clean!

From Salon

He threw himself into the project, spending a week installing a 2,600-gallon water tank, an outhouse and a plywood shack to sleep in with stud walls and a steel door.

From Los Angeles Times

Mr 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

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

Related Words

• bathroom 
• latrine 
• lavatory 
• outbuilding