outbuilding

noun

out·​build·​ing ˈau̇t-ˌbil-diŋ How to pronounce outbuilding (audio)
: a building (such as a stable or a woodshed) separate from but accessory to a main house

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The legacy property has seven primary structures plus additional outbuildings that are connected via a network of paved roads that wind throughout the wilderness. Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 2 Dec. 2024 The series reveals his process of connecting the evidence, including footage of him uncovering the parachute in an outbuilding on the McCoy family property in North Carolina in July 2022, according to Cowboy State Daily. Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 26 Nov. 2024 Peeking through the door of one outbuilding, visitors can see an array of power tools. Debra Utacia Krol, The Arizona Republic, 19 Nov. 2024 The officer didn't look inside Weber's home or three outbuildings that evening, but officers did search inside all four of those sites in the following days, McLeland noted during his cross-examination. Ron Wilkins, The Indianapolis Star, 4 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for outbuilding 

Word History

First Known Use

1600, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of outbuilding was in 1600

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“Outbuilding.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/outbuilding. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

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outbuilding

noun
out·​build·​ing -ˌbil-diŋ How to pronounce outbuilding (audio)
: a building separate from and smaller than the main one

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