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

When Ken Fulk and Kurt Wootton purchased what would become Durham Ranch—named after one of their dogs—the California wine country property was in disrepair, with a derelict 1940s ranch house and a handful of rickety outbuildings. —Mark David, Robb Report, 17 Mar. 2026

According to the Murrieta Police Department, officers responded to a residential structure fire at 41690 Knight Drive and found a mobile home, carport, three vehicles, two outbuildings and a large pine tree engulfed in flames. —Jasmine Mendez follow, Los Angeles Times, 14 Mar. 2026

Murrieta Fire & Rescue said the flames fully engulfed the family's mobile home, carport and surrounding outbuildings. —Matthew Rodriguez, CBS News, 14 Mar. 2026

Damage is likely to mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings. —Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 12 Mar. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1600, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for outbuilding

• boatbuilding
• rebuilding
• roadbuilding
• shipbuilding
• upbuilding
• bodybuilding
• building
• gilding

Kids Definition

outbuilding

noun

out·​build·​ing -ˌbil-diŋ 

: a building separate from and smaller than the main one