outbuilding

Definition

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

Etymology

From out + building.

Example Sentences

• "Once they reach the remote farm, Jake insists on giving Lucy a tour of the outbuildings before they go into the house, a tour that includes some lambs that have frozen to death in a barn, and the spot where a pig was eaten alive by maggots."

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