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
Recent Examples on the WebStar-Telegram Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 June 2024
Take a shower, wash your hair, and change your clothes after being outdoors.
—Emilia Benton, Health, 1 June 2024
Letters To The Editor, The Mercury News, 13 May 2024
Get Outside DeFuniak Springs is a destination for exploring in the outdoors too.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 6 May 2024
Brandon Loomis, The Arizona Republic, 20 May 2024
From a sprawling fourth-floor, 30,000-square-foot ballroom to a new outdoors area for viewing the skyline, called the Baird Sky View Terrace, the facility is poised for a summer filled with events, none bigger than the Republican National Convention in mid-July.
—David Clarey, Journal Sentinel, 18 May 2024
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Adverb
Here are recommendations for maintaining safety during a thunderstorm:
• To lower the risk of lightning strikes, when going outdoors, develop a plan to reach a safer spot.
—Star-Telegram Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 June 2024
Take a shower, wash your hair, and change your clothes after being outdoors.
—Emilia Benton, Health, 1 June 2024
Noun
This action helps ensure access to the outdoors for locals.
—Letters To The Editor, The Mercury News, 13 May 2024
Get Outside DeFuniak Springs is a destination for exploring in the outdoors too.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 6 May 2024
Adjective
The family enjoys the outdoors, and nowhere more so than in the Sky Islands.
—Brandon Loomis, The Arizona Republic, 20 May 2024
From a sprawling fourth-floor, 30,000-square-foot ballroom to a new outdoors area for viewing the skyline, called the Baird Sky View Terrace, the facility is poised for a summer filled with events, none bigger than the Republican National Convention in mid-July.
—David Clarey, Journal Sentinel, 18 May 2024
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“Outdoors.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/outdoors. Accessed 5 Jun. 2024.
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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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