Glossary / outhouse

outhouse

(noun)

outhouse (noun) — A small unattached structure that offers toilet facilities in outdoor areas.

A small unattached structure that offers toilet facilities in outdoor areas. Outhouses typically do not have plumbing. Most contain a bench with a hole. The hole allows the user to sit and take a poop that drops into a rather stinky hole beneath the building.

Synonyms

pit toilet vault drop toilet long drop privy thunderbox

Frequently Asked Questions

What is outhouse?

A small unattached structure that offers toilet facilities in outdoor areas. Outhouses typically do not have plumbing. Most contain a bench with a hole. The hole allows the user to sit and take a poop that drops into a rather stinky hole beneath the building.

What is another word for outhouse?

Common synonyms for outhouse include pit toilet, vault, drop toilet, long drop, privy, and thunderbox.

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