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

He also wore a mask outdoors and went to a nearby Planet Fitness because he “needed to get some filtered air.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 21, 2026

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

From Science Daily • Jun. 15, 2026

People should have access to healthy food, people should be able to spend time with their children, people should all have access to the outdoors.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

A guy who loved growing vegetables and being outdoors.

From "Marcus Vega Doesn't Speak Spanish" by Pablo Cartaya

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