outbuilding
noun
out·build·ing
ˈau̇t-ˌbil-diŋ 
: a building (such as a stable or a woodshed) separate from but accessory to a main house
Examples of outbuilding in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
The family carefully removed and stored all of the original woodwork with plans to eventually refinish and reinstall it, while also hoping to restore the historic outbuildings that remain on the property.
—
Jordan Greene,
PEOPLE,
29 June 2026
Various outbuildings now house a small screening room, where clips from a documentary on Herriot’s life play, as well as a re-creation of the TV studio and set on which the 1978 television series was filmed.
—
Tribune News Service,
Baltimore Sun,
26 June 2026
According to listing agent Deanna D’Egidio of Harcourts Plus, the vast acreage, expansive stables, and multiple outbuildings were among the property’s original draws.
—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
15 June 2026
That tornado destroyed one outbuilding and caused some tree damage.
—
Paula Wethington,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for outbuilding
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Jordan Greene,
PEOPLE,
29 June 2026
Various outbuildings now house a small screening room, where clips from a documentary on Herriot’s life play, as well as a re-creation of the TV studio and set on which the 1978 television series was filmed.
—
Tribune News Service,
Baltimore Sun,
26 June 2026
According to listing agent Deanna D’Egidio of Harcourts Plus, the vast acreage, expansive stables, and multiple outbuildings were among the property’s original draws.
—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
15 June 2026
That tornado destroyed one outbuilding and caused some tree damage.
—
Paula Wethington,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for outbuilding
Cite this Entry
“Outbuilding.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/outbuilding. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
Copy CitationKids Definition
outbuilding
noun
out·build·ing
-ˌbil-diŋ
: a building separate from and smaller than the main one
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
