outbuilding

Meanings

• noun

  A small building situated in the grounds of a house, used for various purposes such as storage or accommodation.

  - "The old outbuilding at the back of the garden was used as a workshop."
  - "They converted the outbuilding into a summer house."

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Variants

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outbuilding , outbuildings

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Etymology

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Old English utbygn 'outbuilding, outhouse'.

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Trivia

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1. The oldest known outbuilding is the 'Sphinx Temple' in Egypt, which dates back to around 2580 BC.

2. The largest outbuilding in the world is the 'Shed of the Year' in the UK, which covers an area of over 25,000 square feet.

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Related Concepts

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1. shed: A type of outbuilding used for storage, often with a single large door and no windows.

2. barn: A large outbuilding for storing and protecting crops or livestock.

3. garage: A building for housing and protecting vehicles.

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Culture

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Outbuildings have played an important role in rural life, providing additional living quarters, storage spaces, and farm buildings. They have been featured in literature and art, particularly in depictions of rural and agrarian life.

How to Memorize "outbuilding"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a small building located behind a house, used for storage or additional living space.

2. associate
   

   - Think of the word 'outbuilding' as meaning a secondary or auxiliary structure.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'OUTBUILDING' to remember the definition: Outbuilding is a 'Utility' or 'Temporary' structure used for 'Building' or 'Innovation' in 'Land' or 'Ground'.

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