What does outhouse mean?
Definitions for outhouse
ˈaʊtˌhaʊs; -ˌhaʊ zɪzout·house
This dictionary definitions page includes all the possible meanings, example usage and translations of the word outhouse.
Princeton's WordNet
outhouse, privy, earth-closet, jakesnoun
a small outbuilding with a bench having holes through which a user can defecate
GCIDE
outhousenoun
Especially: A small building with one or more seats and a pit underneath, intended for use as a toilet; a privy.
Wiktionary
outhousenoun
An outbuilding, a small structure located away, or not directly accessed from, a main building.
outhousenoun
An outdoor toilet, (or often just a seat over a cesspool) in a wooden cubicle, where the term is usually referring to a permanent facility. Where an outdoor toilet is installed on a temporary basis, the term portable toilet is generally used. The slang terms john and johnny house are sometimes used to identify an outdoor toilet; see also privy.
Wikipedia
Outhouse
An outhouse is a small structure, separate from a main building, which covers a toilet. This is typically either a pit latrine or a bucket toilet, but other forms of dry (non-flushing) toilets may be encountered. The term may also be used to denote the toilet itself, not just the structure. Outhouses were in use in cities of developed countries (e.g. Australia) well into the second half of the twentieth century. They are still common in rural areas and also in cities of developing countries. Outhouses that are covering pit latrines in densely populated areas can cause groundwater pollution. Increasingly, "outhouse" is used for a structure outside the main living property that is more permanent in build quality than a shed. In some localities and varieties of English, particularly outside North America, the term "outhouse" refers not to a toilet, but to outbuildings in a general sense: sheds, barns, workshops, etc.
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outhouse
An outhouse is a small structure, separate from a main building, which covers a pit toilet or a hole dug into the ground. It is typically used in places where indoor plumbing is not available. This structure is typically simple, with a roof, walls for privacy, and a door, and is usually made from wood or metal.
Wikidata
Outhouse
An outhouse, also commonly known as a privy or earth closet, is a small structure, separate from a main building, which covers a pit toilet. The term can also sometimes refer to other outbuildings.
Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
Outhouse
owt′hows, n. a small building outside a dwelling-house.
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Surnames Frequency by Census Records
OUTHOUSE
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Outhouse is ranked #61745 in terms of the most common surnames in America.
The Outhouse surname appeared 325 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 would have the surname Outhouse.
94.4% or 307 total occurrences were White.
2.4% or 8 total occurrences were of Hispanic origin.
1.5% or 5 total occurrences were of two or more races.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of outhouse in Chaldean Numerology is: 7
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of outhouse in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7
Examples of outhouse in a Sentence
I wouldn't bet the farm on it, but I'd bet the main house. I wouldn't even bet the outhouse on Mondale.
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- Nebengebäude, Plumpsklo, Außenklo, AußentoiletteGerman
- ulkohuussi, ulkorakennus, ulkovessa, puuceeFinnish
- appentis, cabanonFrench
- seadaScottish Gaelic
- budi, pottyantósHungarian
- cesso alla turca, gabinetto esterno, chiosco, latrina, padiglioneItalian
- 離れ家, 屋外トイレJapanese
- latrinasLatin
- bijgebouwDutch
- uthus, utedoNorwegian
- chąąʼ báhooghanNavajo, Navaho
- wychodek, latryna, sławojka, wygódkaPolish
- пристройка, флигель, сельский туалет, туалет вне домаRussian
- uthus, utedass, avträdeSwedish
- outhouseTurkish
- tchiyoteWalloon
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