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

Apostol said they provide emotional and psychological support at shelters and wherever survivors need help -- on a bench, sitting on a low wall, or on a chair or stool, always outdoors.

From Barron's • Jul. 8, 2026

Baggage claim carousels will move from outdoors to indoors.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 8, 2026

Bahl, a social-media content creator who runs a fashion brand, wanted the rehearsal dinner outdoors, on a street downtown.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 3, 2026

Officials are warning people living in impacted areas to limit time outdoors, stay hydrated and ensure access to air conditioning or cooling centers.

From BBC • Jun. 30, 2026

She did wish it wasn’t such bright sunshine outdoors, but...

From "The School for Whatnots" by Margaret Peterson Haddix

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