Outbuilding

usgb/ˈaʊtbɪldɪŋ/
noun

A smaller building separate from the main building, like a shed or a barn, built outside a main building on a piece of land.

The property comes with a few outbuildings including a barn and a workshop.
Visual representation of "outbuilding" - A smaller building separate from the main building, like a shed or a barn, built outside a main building on a piece of land

Often appears as...

  • farm outbuilding
  • garden outbuilding
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Physical Separation

Outbuildings are not physically connected to the main house or structure.

Illustration for Physical Separation
The gardener stores tools in the outbuilding behind the main villa.
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Functional Use

Outbuildings often have a specific use, such as storage or housing animals.

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Their outbuilding serves as a greenhouse for orchids.
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Varied Sizes

Outbuildings come in various sizes, from small sheds to large barns.

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The large outbuilding on the farm can hold all the tractors.
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