toolshed

[ tool-shed ]

/ ˈtulˌʃɛd /

a small building where tools are stored, often in the backyard of a house.

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First recorded in 1830–40; tool + shed¹

Also called toolhouse.

Our visitor is to sleep in the toolshed, and to wash in the duckpond.
Heartbreak House|George Bernard Shaw
If she went to the toolshed and hunted for the thing herself she was afraid her quest would be observed by some of the men.
Ruth Fielding on Cliff Island|Alice Emerson
They crept behind the toolshed and looked all about to make sure that nobody was watching.
Ruth Fielding on Cliff Island|Alice Emerson
He walked round to the back, and along the path which led to the toolshed.
Mrs. Vanderstein's jewels|Mrs. Charles Bryce

Although the toolshed was so carefully locked, Ruth knew that the window could be opened.
Ruth Fielding on Cliff Island|Alice Emerson