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
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The fire, which began 3 miles north of Two Harbors on Friday, spanned 356 acres and burned down eight primary structures and 26 outbuildings.
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Forum News Service, Twin Cities, 20 May 2026
No homes have been lost, although the fire did damage one outbuilding and a vehicle.
—Karen Kucher, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 May 2026
Damage to trees, mobile homes, roofs and outbuildings is possible, the weather service said.
—Kansas City Star, 19 May 2026
No structures have been reported as damaged by fire officials, but video from the scene showed what looked to be multiple outbuildings and vehicles destroyed by flames.
—Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 19 May 2026
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Forum News Service, Twin Cities, 20 May 2026
No homes have been lost, although the fire did damage one outbuilding and a vehicle.
—Karen Kucher, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 May 2026
Damage to trees, mobile homes, roofs and outbuildings is possible, the weather service said.
—Kansas City Star, 19 May 2026
No structures have been reported as damaged by fire officials, but video from the scene showed what looked to be multiple outbuildings and vehicles destroyed by flames.
—Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 19 May 2026
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“Outbuilding.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/outbuilding. Accessed 29 May. 2026.
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outbuilding
noun
out·build·ing
-ˌbil-diŋ
: a building separate from and smaller than the main one
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