outhouse
Americannoun
plural
outhouses-
an outbuilding with one or more seats and a pit serving as a toilet; privy.
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any outbuilding.
noun
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a building near to, but separate from, a main building; outbuilding
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an outside lavatory
Etymology
Origin of outhouse
Vocabulary lists containing outhouse
Example Sentences
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Suddenly, Stacy must confront that cabin and her dread of defecating in an outhouse.
From Salon • Mar. 23, 2026
We used candles, pumped water and had an outhouse.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 3, 2026
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 • Sep. 12, 2024
We are now renting a small outhouse with a roof made of tin and plastic.
From BBC • Dec. 20, 2023
During the night, they all went to the outhouse twice more, but always with a guard.
From "Finding Junie Kim" by Ellen Oh
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