Definition of "outhouse" in English

noun

1. (Canada, US) An outbuilding, typically permanent, containing a toilet or seat over a cesspit.

2. (dated) Any outbuilding: any small structure located apart from a main building.

verb

1. (transitive) To house in a separate building.

   • In our discussion of outhousing we have tried to take into account the inconvenience to users as well as the potential savings in costs.