1. small buildings separate from a main house, especially outdoor toilets without plumbing
2. any small buildings or structures located outside the main building

Examples

• The old farm had several outhouses behind the main barn.
• Before indoor plumbing, most rural homes relied on outhouses.
• The property included a house and three small outhouses for storage.
• They converted the old outhouses into workshops and studios.
• The camping site provided basic outhouses for visitors.
• Historical villages often feature authentic outhouses from the 1800s.