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

A lot of workers end up cooped up in their office all day, never taking, or being able to take, time to step outdoors for fresh air.

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"It reduces stress because you're outdoors with nice people in nice places. But you could get the same from dancing, singing or going for a run."

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The black-and-white photographs were taken indoors and outdoors, in public spaces and private ones.

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Like many other teams, they initially assumed that AWH systems placed outdoors would take in moisture overnight and then rely on sunlight during the day to release it through evaporation and condensation.

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That month some restrictions begin to be lifted – soon groups of six are able to meet outdoors and schools start a phased re-opening.

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