out·doors
ˌau̇t-ˈdȯrz 
ˈau̇t-ˈdȯrz
: outside a building : in or into the open air
I went outdoors for some fresh air.
a game that is meant to be played outdoors
plural in form but singular in construction
1
: a place or location away from the confines of a building
Trees surround the home, blurring the lines between outdoors and indoors.—
Dawn Hammon
—usually used with theDawn Hammonlet in fresh air from the outdoors
2
: the natural world : the places outside of areas developed by humans
… those delighting in the wonders of outdoors.—Marina Brown
—usually used with theMarina Browna lover of the outdoors
… skiers in Maine can glory in the pleasures of the great outdoors—the ski areas are surrounded by some of the most breathtaking scenery in the state.—Down East
Down East
: outdoor
… stands displaying equipment and clothing covering a wide spectrum of outdoors pursuits.—Clive Tully
Clive TullySynonyms
Examples of outdoors in a Sentence
Adverb
The game is meant to be played outdoors.
He worked outdoors all afternoon.
I went outdoors for some fresh air.
Noun
our family loves to hike and camp in the great outdoors
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Joe Edwards, Newsweek, 16 Jan. 2025
And to sweeten the deal, a stay at the Boston Harbor Hotel also allows guests to pay a visit to Rowes Wharf Sea Grille—a top spot for lobster, oysters and clam chowder—without having to step outdoors and brave the winter weather.
—Jared Ranahan, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
Asia Palomba, Travel + Leisure, 27 Dec. 2024
Part of the issue with diversifying the outdoors is access.
—Graham Averill, Outside Online, 24 Nov. 2024
Chadd Scott, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
Meek also enjoyed the outdoors and playing football, and was a big supporter of the Auburn Tigers.
—Caroline Thayer, Fox News, 26 Dec. 2024
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Adverb
The ceremony is currently still set to be held outdoors.
—Joe Edwards, Newsweek, 16 Jan. 2025
And to sweeten the deal, a stay at the Boston Harbor Hotel also allows guests to pay a visit to Rowes Wharf Sea Grille—a top spot for lobster, oysters and clam chowder—without having to step outdoors and brave the winter weather.
—Jared Ranahan, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
Noun
The great outdoors is still calling, even with winter in full swing.
—Asia Palomba, Travel + Leisure, 27 Dec. 2024
Part of the issue with diversifying the outdoors is access.
—Graham Averill, Outside Online, 24 Nov. 2024
Adjective
The Land of Enchantment scores 10 out of 10 for art, culture, history, cuisine, nature and the outdoors, national parks and historic sites.
—Chadd Scott, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
Meek also enjoyed the outdoors and playing football, and was a big supporter of the Auburn Tigers.
—Caroline Thayer, Fox News, 26 Dec. 2024
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“Outdoors.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/outdoors. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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outdoors
1 of 2 adverb
out·doors
(ˈ)au̇t-ˈdō(ə)rz
-ˈdȯ(ə)rz
: outside a building : in or into the open air
outdoors
2 of 2 noun1
: a place away from or outside a building
2
: the world away from human dwellings
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