outhouse Definition
a small building, usually separate from a main house, that contains a toilet or lavatory.
Using outhouse: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "outhouse" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The outhouse is located at the back of the garden.
Example
The cabin had no indoor plumbing, so they used an outhouse.
Example
The old outhouse was in disrepair and needed to be torn down.
outhouse Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with outhouse
two-holer outhouse
an outhouse with two seats
Example
The old farm had a two-holer outhouse behind the barn.
Example
The campground had an outdoor privy for campers to use.
Example
In some rural areas, pit latrines are still used as a form of sanitation.
Summary: outhouse in Brief
'Outhouse' [ˈaʊtˌhaʊs] refers to a small building, usually separate from a main house, that contains a toilet or lavatory. It is often used in rural areas or camping sites where indoor plumbing is not available. Examples include 'The old outhouse was in disrepair and needed to be torn down.' and 'The cabin had no indoor plumbing, so they used an outhouse.' Synonyms include 'latrine', 'privy', 'toilet', and 'restroom.'
