outbuilding
nounUK /ˈaʊtˌbɪl.dɪŋ/
Etymology From out + building.
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A building, such as a barn, shed, or garage, that is separate from, but associated with some main building.
- Above him, the sun gleamed gold and white. Before him, trackless wilderness extended for many leagues before lapping against the outbuildings of some village.2008, Christopher Paolini, “Rider and Ra'zac”, in Brisingr, page 70:
- Once they reach the remote farm, Jake insists on giving Lucy a tour of the outbuildings before they go into the house, a tour that includes some lambs that have frozen to death in a barn, and the spot where a pig was eaten alive by maggots.2020 September 1, Nicholas Barber, “Five stars for I'm Thinking of Ending Things”, in BBC:
- Related terms
- outhouse