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

Thanks to retractable glass walls, the entire property feels connected as there’s easy access to the outdoors.

From MarketWatch • May 21, 2026

With Hypershell’s X Ultra S and similar personal exoskeletons, AI takes on the great outdoors.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

As the warmer weather summons us to spend more time outdoors, we might find ourselves feeling a little crowded.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

Scottish actor James McAvoy has said his time working in Wales during the early part of his career sparked a love of the outdoors that still exists today.

From BBC • May 1, 2026

It seemed very strange—very novel—to be standing outdoors in long johns.

From "A Walk in the Woods" by Bill Bryson

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