outbuilding
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out·build·ing
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Definition of outbuilding
: a building (such as a stable or a woodshed) separate from but accessory to a main house
Examples of outbuilding in a Sentence
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The McKinley fire has destroyed 51 homes, three businesses and 84 outbuildings, Matanuska-Susitna Borough officials said Friday. — Annie Zak, Anchorage Daily News, "Wildfire updates: Crews increase containment near Willow; residents allowed back to their properties," 26 Aug. 2019 But the county has no concrete plans for the concrete and brick Totem Town facility — with its sprawling complex and outbuildings, sports fields, garden. — Tad Vezner, Twin Cities, "Boys Totem Town officially closed: An old facility falls to a new philosophy in treating young offenders," 4 Aug. 2019 There’s a riding ring, guesthouse, carriage house, multiple outbuildings and a six-stall barn, but the estate centers on a French country-inspired home built in 1949. — Los Angeles Times, "In Malibu, Kelsey and Camille Grammer’s former compound aims for $19.95 million," 15 July 2019 The tours will feature the stable as the soon-to-be Heritage Center, the Red Barn and outbuildings. — courant.com, "Community News For The Vernon Edition," 3 July 2019 The 20,380-acre fire was 85% contained, the damage was limited to three outbuildings and all evacuation levels had been dropped, said the incident command center. — Erik Lacitis, The Seattle Times, "Grant County wildfire contained; show unaffected at Gorge for Grateful Dead fans," 8 June 2019 Close doors to all outbuildings because inquisitive lions may go inside for a look. — Hans Peter, The Denver Post, "Mountain lion spotted in west Loveland neighborhood," 20 July 2019 Those who break the rules are beaten in an outbuilding called the White House or else mysteriously disappear. — Mark Athitakis, USA TODAY, "'The Nickel Boys' is a literary achievement. Will Colson Whitehead win another Pulitzer?," 15 July 2019 In California alone, wildfires over the last two years torched more than 33,000 houses, outbuildings and other structures and killed 146 people. — Matthew Brown, latimes.com, "Wildfires fueled by climate change will mean shorter lives for many Americans," 25 June 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'outbuilding.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for outbuilding
outbuilding
noun
English Language Learners Definition of outbuilding
: a small building that is separated from a main building
See the full definition for outbuilding in the English Language Learners Dictionary
outbuilding
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out·build·ing
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Kids Definition of outbuilding
: a building (as a shed or stable) separate from a main building