Outbuilding Definition & Meaning

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Synonyms outbuilding American [out-bil-ding] / ˈaʊtˌbɪl dɪŋ /

noun

1. a detached building building subordinate to a main building. building.

outbuilding British / ˈaʊtˌbɪldɪŋ /

noun

1. a building subordinate to but separate from a main building; outhouse

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Etymology

Origin of outbuilding

First recorded in 1620–30; out- + building

Example Sentences

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Emergency services said the fires have so far destroyed 289 homes and damaged another 18, as well as hundreds of outbuildings.

From Barron's

By the time firefighters arrived six minutes later, several structures — a mobile home, a carport, three vehicles, two other outbuildings and a large pine tree — were already aflame, the city department said in a release.

From Los Angeles Times

The blaze scorched fences, outbuildings and pool equipment around his childhood home, yet spared the main house.

From Los Angeles Times

She told the court all that was done was the demolition of an outbuilding and some work on the foundations.

From BBC

Mr Gascoigne and his wife Christina decided to hand over West Horsley Place – and its assets including outbuildings - to a charitable trust aimed at restoring the building and promoting the arts including performance and crafts.

From BBC

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