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

Whether outdoors or indoors, we may as well be watching and listening from behind glass.

From Los Angeles Times

Most of the testing would happen inside the warehouse but some of it will also occur outdoors during normal business hours in a gated area.

From Los Angeles Times

The trailer includes a topless Elordi toiling outdoors, bread being suggestively kneaded and broken eggs being handled.

From BBC

Temal has found purpose in giving women the tools to feel safe and empowered outdoors — tools she wishes she’d had when she was younger.

From Los Angeles Times

Dry clothes outdoors if you can, rather than using a tumble dryer, or hang clothes indoors but ventilate well or use a dehumidifier to avoid damp.

From BBC

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