outhouse
noun
an outbuilding with one or more seats and a pit serving as a toilet; privy.
outhouses
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pluralof outhouse.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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“We were basically homesteading the first 12 years. For the longest time, we didn’t have plumbing. We were using outhouses and washing dishes in the lake,” he admitted.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 1, 2026
He said he invested all his savings and borrowed money to build the cottages from ruined outhouses and barns on the property.
From BBC ● Apr. 6, 2026
The lack of sewer lines means outhouses are a common sight.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 7, 2024
As it turns out we have three outhouses, excuse me “Johns” to turn to as a potential replacement for the outgoing Mitch.
From Salon ● Feb. 29, 2024
Some motels have outhouses, but this one has a real though smelly flush toilet, and a bathtub.
From "Cat's Eye" by Margaret Atwood
