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outhouse.

An outbuilding, typically permanent, containing a toilet or seat over a cesspit.

8 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈaʊthaʊs/Canada, US
  1. An outbuilding, typically permanent, containing a toilet or seat over a cesspit.

    Canada · US
  2. Any outbuilding: any small structure located apart from a main building.

    dated
Where this word comes from

From Middle English outhous, equivalent to out- + house. Compare Old Norse úthús (“outhouse”).

verb/ˈaʊthaʊs/Canada, US
  1. To house in a separate building.

    transitive
Where this word comes from

From Middle English outhous, equivalent to out- + house. Compare Old Norse úthús (“outhouse”).

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