outdoors

[out-dawrz, -dohrz]

adverb

1. out of doors; in the open air.

   He's happiest when he's outdoors.

noun

1. (used with a singular verb),  the world outside of or away from houses; open air.

   Our whole family likes the outdoors.

adjective

1. outdoor.

outdoors

/ ˌaʊtˈdɔːz /

adverb

1. Also: out-of-doors. in the open air; outside

noun

1. the world outside or far away from human habitation

   the great outdoors

Word History and Origins

Origin of outdoors¹

1810–20; earlier out ( of ) doors

Idioms and Phrases

see big as life (all outdoors).

Example Sentences

"I want adventure and outdoors to be accessible for everyone," she said.

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Most of her time was spent outdoors, with animals, under the wide-open sky.

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Normally, Boone would be doing what national park rangers do everyday — protecting the park, helping visitors enjoy the outdoors, ensuring public safety and answering questions.

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Social gatherings spill out onto sunny patios, bands play live music outdoors around the base areas, and resort-sponsored festivities in the fresh air are plentiful, offering welcome relief from the overcrowded indoor spaces of midwinter.

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The spores can simply be placed in containers indoors or outdoors, where they gradually release longifolene over several months.

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