outdoors

American  

[out-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

Example Sentences

“Pods are dispersed on the site to celebrate the landscape, reduce building bulk, encourage connection to outdoors and frame key views,” a planning application viewed by the outlet stated.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 22, 2026

It might leave us all with more time to read books, go outdoors... or use our phones to chat with AI instead.

From BBC • Jun. 20, 2026

California law requires recess to be held outdoors whenever weather and air quality permit.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 18, 2026

The researchers compare the shape to the spiky burrs that cling stubbornly to shoes and clothing outdoors.

From Science Daily • Jun. 15, 2026

Everyone sets up their blankets for what we pray is our last night of sleep outdoors.

From "Across So Many Seas" by Ruth Behar

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