Outhouse
(noun)
- A small building, typically located outside a main residence, that contains a toilet.
- A small shed or other outbuilding.
Origin:
Outhouse is a compound word formed from "out" and "house".
Examples:
- I had to use the outhouse because the main house's toilet was broken.
- The outhouse was so dirty and smelly, I couldn't stand to use it.
- The outhouse is the only place where I can get some privacy.
- The outhouse is made of wood and has a thatched roof.
- In rural areas, outhouses were often the only option for a toilet.