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outhouse

[aut-haus] / ˈaʊtˌhaʊs /


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Suddenly, Stacy must confront that cabin and her dread of defecating in an outhouse.

From Salon ● Mar. 23, 2026

We used candles, pumped water and had an outhouse.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 3, 2026

County Regional Planning Commission on Wednesday that there’s a high likelihood the fire has consumed his property, which includes a helicopter hangar, outhouse and storage containers.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 12, 2024

The heated toilet seats and water must have been unimaginable 125 years ago when they dug their first outhouse as homesteaders in North Dakota.

From Seattle Times ● Jan. 19, 2024

“If you lead us to this most spectacular outhouse, my family and I promise to weave your sash.”

From "Healer of the Water Monster" by Brian Young

“We were basically homesteading the first 12 years. For the longest time, we didn’t have plumbing. We were using outhouses and washing dishes in the lake,” he admitted.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 1, 2026

The lack of sewer lines means outhouses are a common sight.

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 7, 2024

As it turns out we have three outhouses, excuse me “Johns” to turn to as a potential replacement for the outgoing Mitch.

From Salon ● Feb. 29, 2024

As well as social media posts, Ms Salt contacted neighbours who checked their CCTV, outhouses and gardens.

From BBC ● Jan. 12, 2024

The timbers of small corrals were broken, well housings aslant, outhouses blown over and destroyed.

From "The Milagro Beanfield War" by John Nichols




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