What is another word for Backhouse?

Pronunciation: [bˈakha͡ʊs] (IPA)

The word "Backhouse" can be defined as an outbuilding or an extension to the back of the main house. There are several synonyms that can be used to describe this structure such as outhouse, annex, adjunct, extension, lean-to, or addition. Some people might use the term "shed" or "barn" to describe a larger backhouse that serves as a storage space for farming equipment or gardening tools. Others might refer to it as a "guesthouse" or "granny flat" if it has been converted into a living space. Regardless of the terminology used, the backhouse provides an additional space that can be utilized in a variety of ways.

What are the hypernyms for Backhouse?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
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Usage examples for Backhouse

Our dear friend Hannah C. Backhouse is strong in the faith that light increasing, that the fields are white already for harvest, and that the Lord of the harvest is preparing and sending forth laborers into his harvest.
"Memoir and Diary of John Yeardley, Minister of the Gospel"
John Yeardley
He buys on one day Mr. Milbourn's books, and on the next all that Mr. Hawkins left; he sees Mrs. Backhouse of London about the purchase of her late husband's library.
"The Great Book-Collectors"
Charles Isaac Elton and Mary Augusta Elton
This was Uncle Richard's farm; a very tiny farm, where a man called John Backhouse lived, with his wife and two little girls and a baby-boy.
"Milly and Olly"
Mrs. Humphry Ward

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