1. a building with a kiln used for drying hops or malt, typically having a conical or pyramidal roof with a louvered vent
Usage: chiefly British; used in brewing and agriculture

Examples

• The oasthouse stood prominently in the Kent countryside, its distinctive conical roof visible for miles.
• Breweries relied on oasthouses to dry their hops before fermentation.
• The old oasthouse has been converted into a residential home while preserving its original architecture.
• Many oasthouses in England date back to the 18th and 19th centuries.
• The louvered vents on the oasthouse allowed hot air to escape during the drying process.