outdoorsy

American  

[out-dawr-zee, -dohr-] / ˌaʊtˈdɔr zi, -ˈdoʊr- /

adjective

1. characteristic of or suitable to the outdoors.

   a rugged, outdoorsy life; heavy, outdoorsy clothes.

2. unusually fond of outdoor life.

   an outdoorsy type who always swam before breakfast.

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outdoorsy British  

/ ˌaʊtˈdɔːzɪ /

adjective

1. informal  characteristic of, or taking part in activities relating to, the outdoors

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Etymology

Origin of outdoorsy

First recorded in 1950–55; outdoors + -y ¹

Example Sentences

But she was drawn to San Francisco for the outdoorsy lifestyle and has been pleasantly surprised by both the social scene and how safe she feels.

From The Wall Street Journal

Noon: Get outdoors On Sundays, I enjoy doing something outdoorsy, such as playing tennis at Nibley Park or taking a walk through Deukmejian Wilderness Park in Glendale, which is truly beautiful.

From Los Angeles Times

Between the nylon shorts, light rain gear and outdoorsy cotton pants, Canada Goose asserts its style authority year-round.

From Los Angeles Times

The move represents a real estate consolidation by VF Corp., which owns Dickies and Vans as well as outdoorsy brands the North Face, Timberland and JanSport.

From Los Angeles Times

So go ahead, get something for your outdoorsy loved ones — or yourself.

From Los Angeles Times