Meaning & use
outbuilding
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A structure, such as a shed or barn, that is separate from the main building on a property.
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They converted the old outbuilding into a small painting studio.
The farm has several outbuildings, including a barn and a tool shed.
A note on using this word
Typically refers to smaller, secondary structures on residential or agricultural property, not the main house itself.
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