backhouse

[bak-hous]

noun

plural

backhouses 

1. a building behind the main building, often serving a subsidiary purpose.

2. a privy; outhouse.

backhouse

/ ˈbækˌhaʊs /

noun

1. another word for outhouse

Word History and Origins

Origin of backhouse¹

First recorded in 1550–60; back ¹ + house

Example Sentences

After a monthlong DIY renovation, Steve’s Backhouse opened its doors in May.

From Los Angeles Times

At Backhouse, the ceramicist meticulously created a layout with something for everyone: bar seats for singles, a communal table for socializers and smaller tables for groups and dates.

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When he was finished, Backhouse looked as aesthetically curated as a Michelin-starred restaurant.

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Recurring motifs, including a trio of nondescript dogs that several workshop attendees adopted for their own mugs, adorned various Stringer originals strewn about Backhouse.

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At Backhouse, where the door is wide open and fresh flowers are on the table, “you almost feel like you’re going to someone’s house,” she said.

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