outdoors

American  

[aut-dawrz, -dohrz] / ˌaʊtˈdɔrz, -ˈdoʊrz /

adverb

1. out of doors; in the open air.

   He's happiest when he's outdoors.

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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 British  

/ ˌaʊtˈdɔːz /

adverb

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

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noun

1. the world outside or far away from human habitation

   the great outdoors

outdoors Idioms  

1. see big as life (all outdoors).

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Etymology

Origin of outdoors

1810–20; earlier out ( of ) doors

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Example Sentences

See Examples For:

outdoors

“Mosquitoes and ticks can be a literal pain in the butt. But don’t stay inside because of them. Just wear appropriate repellents or clothing. And enjoy being outdoors with friends and family.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 4, 2026

Exemplifying Roanoke’s modern revival are places like the River House, a former ice house that now hosts an outdoors outfitter, taproom and climbing wall.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 27, 2026

The glass-lined living spaces connect to the balcony, extending the home’s entertaining options outdoors.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 26, 2026

"Nature is such an extraordinary environment for us all and, in this tech-driven, digital age, spending quality time outdoors has never been more important," says Catherine, in a social media post.

From BBC ● Oct. 16, 2026

For two hours, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., we met outdoors for church.

From "Lost Boy, Lost Girl" by John Bul Dau

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