1. Plural of backhouse; outbuildings or structures located at the rear of a main house or property.
Usage: chiefly British and historical; often refers to service buildings such as kitchens, laundries, or storage structures
2. Plural of backhouse; outdoor toilets or privies located behind a main dwelling.
Usage: archaic; regional; primarily British

Examples

• The old manor had several backhouses used for storage and laundry work.
• In Victorian times, backhouses were common features of residential properties.
• The estate's backhouses have been carefully restored as part of the heritage project.
• Servants' quarters and kitchens were often housed in the backhouses.
• Archaeological surveys revealed the foundations of multiple backhouses on the site.