outbuilding

noun

out·build·ing ˈau̇t-ˌbil-diŋ

: a building (such as a stable or a woodshed) separate from but accessory to a main house

Examples of outbuilding in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The fire, which started Sunday, covers about 1,300 acres with 95% containment and has burned three outbuildings. —

Isabella Volmert, Dallas News, 10 Aug. 2023 Largely made from Bargate stone and brick, the 6,800-square-foot pad is centered around a sprawling courtyard that connects the main house to the additional outbuildings. —

Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 18 July 2023 One home also lost roof shingles and one farm outbuilding was damaged. —

Leigh Morgan, al, 14 Jan. 2023 Sky Studios This bonus space in an outbuilding has skylights. —

John R. Ellement, BostonGlobe.com, 26 July 2023 An outbuilding in Lexington Township in Kansas was on fire and fireworks were actively exploding when firefighters arrived around 10:15 p.m. on Saturday. —

Aliza Chasan, CBS News, 3 July 2023 Courtesy image The downtown property includes a back patio, wide front porch, planting beds, and an outbuilding for storage or a workspace; Stoner Creek is walking distance. —

The Week Staff, The Week, 2 July 2023 The tornado took off the roof a farm building, destroyed an outbuilding and damaged a garage in addition to numerous trees. —

Leigh Morgan, al, 22 June 2023 Crews were able to get the upper hand by 2 p.m., stopping the fire’s forward progress, but not before several outbuildings and vehicles had been destroyed. —

Saumya Gupta, Los Angeles Times, 12 July 2023 See More

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