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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Carrie Madormo, Rn, Mph, Verywell Health, 27 Jan. 2025
On the weekends, Carlos enjoys spending time outdoors, riding bikes and fishing, or playing video games with Amire, 12, and Ja’Khai, 7.
—The Star, Kansas City Star, 26 Jan. 2025
Cece Lesesne, Southern Living, 29 Jan. 2025
To help connect the ADU to the garden, Kawabata installed a dramatic circle window that brings the outdoors in.
—Tribune News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Jan. 2025
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
Wear sunscreen that is SPF 30 or higher when spending time outdoors.
—Carrie Madormo, Rn, Mph, Verywell Health, 27 Jan. 2025
On the weekends, Carlos enjoys spending time outdoors, riding bikes and fishing, or playing video games with Amire, 12, and Ja’Khai, 7.
—The Star, Kansas City Star, 26 Jan. 2025
Noun
Built by Roane and Sherwin Loudermilk of Loudermilk Homes, members of the Southern Living Custom Builder Program, this three-bedroom, three-and-a-half-bath retreat brings the outdoors in.
—Cece Lesesne, Southern Living, 29 Jan. 2025
To help connect the ADU to the garden, Kawabata installed a dramatic circle window that brings the outdoors in.
—Tribune News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Jan. 2025
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 2 Feb. 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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