OUTBUILDING

outbuilding

(noun) a building that is subordinate to and separate from a main building

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

outbuilding (plural outbuildings)

A building, such as a barn, shed, or garage, that is separate from, but associated with some main building

Verb

outbuilding

present participle of outbuild

Source: Wiktionary


Out"build`ing, n.

Definition: A building separate from, and subordinate to, the main house; an outhouse.

OUTBUILD

Out*build", v. t. [imp. & p. p. Outbuilt or Outbuilded; p. pr. & vb. n. Outbuilding.]

Definition: To exceed in building, or in durability of building.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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