outhouse
word
Definition
A small building outside a house, used as a simple toilet, often without plumbing.
Usage & Nuances
Mainly refers to rural or old-fashioned toilets separate from the main house. Informal; not used for modern bathrooms. In some places, can refer to any small outbuilding, but most commonly means an outdoor toilet.
Spanish: letrina - baño externoPortuguese (BR): casinha - latrina (externa)Portuguese (PT): casinha - casa de banho exteriorChinese (Simplified): 户外厕所 - 茅厕Chinese (Traditional): 戶外廁所 - 茅廁Hindi: बाहरी शौचालयArabic: مرحاض خارجي - حمام خارجي
Example Sentences
The old cabin has an outhouse behind it.
basic
People used the outhouse before indoor plumbing was common.
basic
The farm only has an outhouse for guests.
basic
Don't forget a flashlight if you need to use the outhouse at night.
natural
When camping, sometimes the only option is an old outhouse.
natural
He joked that his phone signal was better in the outhouse than in the house itself.
natural