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Definition of outbuilding

outbuilding

/ˈaʊtˌbɪldɪŋ/
out · build · ing
Plural:outbuildings
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• noun

1

A smaller building or structure, such as a shed, barn, or detached garage, situated on the same property as a main house or building but separate from it.

Example

"The historic farmhouse sits on five acres and includes a stone barn and two smaller wooden outbuildings."

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• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

First recorded in the mid-17th century, formed in English from the prefix out- (meaning outside or detached) and building.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Outbuilding. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/outbuilding
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