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- [out-bil-ding]
- /ˈaʊtˌbɪl dɪŋ/
- /ˈaʊtˌbɪl.dɪŋ/
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- [out-bil-ding]
- /ˈaʊtˌbɪl dɪŋ/
Definitions of outbuilding word
- noun outbuilding a detached building subordinate to a main building. 1
- noun outbuilding A building, such as a shed, barn, or garage, on the same property but separate from a more important one, such as a house. 1
- noun outbuilding building separate from main house 1
- countable noun outbuilding Outbuildings are small buildings for keeping things in or working in which are near a house, on the land belonging to it. 0
- noun outbuilding a building subordinate to but separate from a main building; outhouse 0
- noun outbuilding a structure, as a garage or barn, separate from the house or main building 0
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Origin of outbuilding
First appearance:
before 1620 One of the 42% oldest English words
First recorded in 1620-30; out- + building
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Parts of speech for Outbuilding
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outbuilding popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 54% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
outbuilding usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for outbuilding
noun outbuilding
- shed — Textiles. (on a loom) a triangular, transverse opening created between raised and lowered warp threads through which the shuttle passes in depositing the loose pick.
- outhouse — an outbuilding with one or more seats and a pit serving as a toilet; privy.
- lean-to — a shack or shed supported at one side by trees or posts and having an inclined roof.
- barn — A barn is a building on a farm in which crops or animal food can be kept.
- shack — a rough cabin; shanty.
Top questions with outbuilding
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