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Synonyms

outdoors

American  
[out-dawrz, -dohrz] / ˌaʊtˈdɔrz, -ˈdoʊrz /

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 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
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outdoors Idioms  

  1. see big as life (all outdoors).

Etymology

Origin of outdoors

1810–20; earlier out ( of ) doors

Example Sentences

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In the winter, there’s an ice rink; in the summer, live music outdoors.

From Salon • Mar. 31, 2026

We have not seen him play competitive golf outdoors since the Open of July 2024, his only action a nine-shot cameo in this week's TGL indoor simulator finals.

From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026

The drought cycles that began decades ago forced Southern Californians onto “water diets” indoors and outdoors.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

Few appreciate the luxury of space and the great outdoors like apartment dwellers with thin walls.

From Salon • Mar. 23, 2026

He lived with his sister Katie, but in the last two years of his life he couldn't enjoy the outdoors or get around much without help.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson

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