Outbuilding

Pronunciation: /aʊtˌbɪldɪŋ/

Definitions of outbuilding

noun a separate building located near a main building, often used for storage or as a workspace

Example Sentences

A1 The farmer stored his tools in the outbuilding.

A2 There is a small outbuilding in the backyard for extra storage.

B1 The outbuilding was used as a workshop for woodworking.

B2 The outbuilding was converted into a guest house for visitors.

C1 The outbuilding on the property was renovated to include a gym and sauna.

C2 The historical outbuilding on the estate was preserved and turned into a museum.

Examples of outbuilding in a Sentence

formal The outbuilding on the property is used for storing gardening tools and equipment.

informal We keep all our old bikes and camping gear in the outbuilding out back.

slang Let's hang out in the outbuilding and have a few beers.

figurative The outbuilding of his mind was filled with memories of a simpler time.

Grammatical Forms of outbuilding

• past tense: outbuildings
• plural: outbuilding
• comparative: more outbuilding
• superlative: most outbuilding
• present tense: outbuilds
• future tense: will outbuild
• perfect tense: have outbuilt
• continuous tense: is outbuilding
• singular: outbuilding
• positive degree: outbuilding
• infinitive: to outbuild
• gerund: outbuilding
• participle: outbuilt

Origin and Evolution of outbuilding

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'outbuilding' originated from Middle English, where 'out' meant outside and 'building' referred to a structure.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'outbuilding' has retained its original meaning of a structure separate from the main building, typically used for storage or other purposes.