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
There’s also a new horse barn for quail hunts, a manager’s residence, a guest house, and multiple outbuildings, all surrounded by pine forests and long, private roads.
—
Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 24 June 2025
As the manhunt continues, the sheriff’s office has advised residents in neighboring counties to lock their doors, including on outbuildings and sheds, and leave their outdoor lights on and their blinds open.
—Alaa Elassar, CNN Money, 8 June 2025
In a statement Thursday, the Chelan County Sheriff's Office advised people who own cabins in several surrounding counties to lock all their doors — including outbuildings and sheds — leave open their blinds and turn on any outside lights.
—Matt Lavietes, NBC news, 5 June 2025
The National Weather Service warned that wind speeds of 70 mph are capable of causing structural damage to mobile homes, outbuildings, and rooftops, while the large hailstones could easily shatter windows and dent vehicles.
—Barney Henderson, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for outbuilding
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 24 June 2025
As the manhunt continues, the sheriff’s office has advised residents in neighboring counties to lock their doors, including on outbuildings and sheds, and leave their outdoor lights on and their blinds open.
—Alaa Elassar, CNN Money, 8 June 2025
In a statement Thursday, the Chelan County Sheriff's Office advised people who own cabins in several surrounding counties to lock all their doors — including outbuildings and sheds — leave open their blinds and turn on any outside lights.
—Matt Lavietes, NBC news, 5 June 2025
The National Weather Service warned that wind speeds of 70 mph are capable of causing structural damage to mobile homes, outbuildings, and rooftops, while the large hailstones could easily shatter windows and dent vehicles.
—Barney Henderson, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for outbuilding
Cite this Entry
“Outbuilding.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/outbuilding. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
Copy CitationKids Definition
outbuilding
noun
out·build·ing
-ˌbil-diŋ
: a building separate from and smaller than the main one
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share