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- [out-hous]
- /ˈaʊtˌhaʊs/
- /ˈaʊt.haʊs/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [out-hous]
- /ˈaʊtˌhaʊs/
Definitions of outhouse word
- noun plural outhouse an outbuilding with one or more seats and a pit serving as a toilet; privy. 1
- noun plural outhouse any outbuilding. 1
- noun outhouse An outbuilding containing a toilet, typically with no plumbing. 1
- abbreviation OUTHOUSE outbuilding 1
- noun outhouse outbuilding containing a toilet 1
- countable noun outhouse An outhouse is a small building attached to a house or very close to the house, used, for example, for storing things in. 0
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Origin of outhouse
First appearance:
before 1525 One of the 28% oldest English words
First recorded in 1525-35; out- + house
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Parts of speech for Outhouse
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
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outhouse popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 89% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
outhouse usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for outhouse
noun outhouse
- latrine — a toilet or something used as a toilet, as a trench in the earth in a camp, or bivouac area.
- privy — participating in the knowledge of something private or secret (usually followed by to): Many persons were privy to the plot.
- toilet — a bathroom fixture consisting of a bowl, usually with a detachable, hinged seat and lid, and a device for flushing with water, used for defecation and urination.
- bathroom — A bathroom is a room in a house that contains a bath or shower, a washbasin, and sometimes a toilet.
- lavatory — a room fitted with equipment for washing the hands and face and usually with flush toilet facilities.
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