Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

backhouse

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 2.01 in modern English

Syllables
back-house
IPA
20
Scrabble Score
9
Letters
2
Syllables
9
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

An outbuilding behind the main building, or an annex attached to the rear of it; especially, a scullery or washhouse.

noun

An outhouse: an outbuilding used as a lavatory.

Canadian usage; American usage

name

A surname from Old English.

Example Sentences

Etymology

From back + house.

Origin

Word Breakdown

Usage

Inflected Forms

backhouses (plural) back-house (alternative) back house (alternative)

Synonyms

backside

Questions

What does backhouse mean?
An outbuilding behind the main building, or an annex attached to the rear of it; especially, a scullery or washhouse.
Where does backhouse come from?
It is traced to Old English.

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