Outhouse

Pronunciation: /aʊthaʊs/

Definitions of outhouse

noun a small building, typically separate from a main house, that contains a toilet

Example Sentences

A1 The outhouse is located behind the main house.

A2 When camping, it's important to know where the nearest outhouse is.

B1 The old cabin had an outhouse instead of indoor plumbing.

B2 The outhouse was well-maintained and clean, surprising considering its reputation.

C1 The historical village had a replica of an outhouse to show visitors how people used to live.

C2 The outhouse was a quaint reminder of simpler times, tucked away in the corner of the garden.

Examples of outhouse in a Sentence

formal The outhouse was located at the back of the property, away from the main house.

informal I had to use the outhouse because the bathroom in the cabin was being renovated.

slang I'll meet you by the outhouse behind the barn.

figurative The old library felt like an intellectual outhouse compared to the new state-of-the-art facility.

Grammatical Forms of outhouse

• past tense: outhoused
• plural: outhouses
• comparative: more outhouse
• superlative: most outhouse
• present tense: outhouse
• future tense: will outhouse
• perfect tense: have outhoused
• continuous tense: is outhousing
• singular: outhouse
• positive degree: outhouse
• infinitive: to outhouse
• gerund: outhousing
• participle: outhoused

Origin and Evolution of outhouse

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'outhouse' originated in the English language.

Evolution of the word: Originally, an 'outhouse' referred to any building separate from the main house, but over time it became specifically associated with outdoor toilets or privies.