outdoor
adjective
out·door
ˈau̇t-ˌdȯr 
ˈau̇t-ˈdȯr
variants
or less commonly outdoors
ˈau̇t-ˌdȯrz,
ˈau̇t-ˈdȯrz
Synonyms
Examples of outdoor in a Sentence
an outdoor picnic is always at the mercy of the weather, of course
Recent Examples on the Web
Last week, my wife and I embarked on a special outdoor adventure.
—
Michael Charboneau, Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2024
The lantern is designed for outdoor use only, and the brand recommends placing it upwind and in the center of your space for the best protection.
—Lauren Taylor, Southern Living, 25 Apr. 2024
Of course, Seattle’s allure with outdoor enthusiasts doesn’t stop here.
—Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 24 Apr. 2024
The main differences from the outdoor game are fewer players on the field (six instead of 11), with hockey-style substitutions on the fly, penalty boxes, power plays and walls that players use to ricochet the ball off.
—Adam Elder, New York Times, 24 Apr. 2024
Between 55,000 and 72,000 deaths due to heatwaves were estimated during the summers of 2003, 2010 and 2022, with the effect of heat on
health more pronounced in cities and older adults and outdoor workers especially at risk.
—Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 22 Apr. 2024
At the same time, the Ivory Coast in West Africa will lose outdoor days due to scorching hot temperatures.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 22 Apr. 2024
The video shows that the home featured many classic midcentury design features, including an open floor plan, clean lines, lots of glass and natural wood and a fusion of indoor and outdoor spaces.
—Martha Ross, The Mercury News, 22 Apr. 2024
Chic touches include sparkling plunge pools, outdoor showers, and materials such as wood, clay, and stone.
—Meagan Drillinger, Travel + Leisure, 13 Apr. 2024
Michael Charboneau, Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2024
The lantern is designed for outdoor use only, and the brand recommends placing it upwind and in the center of your space for the best protection.
—Lauren Taylor, Southern Living, 25 Apr. 2024
Of course, Seattle’s allure with outdoor enthusiasts doesn’t stop here.
—Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 24 Apr. 2024
The main differences from the outdoor game are fewer players on the field (six instead of 11), with hockey-style substitutions on the fly, penalty boxes, power plays and walls that players use to ricochet the ball off.
—Adam Elder, New York Times, 24 Apr. 2024
Between 55,000 and 72,000 deaths due to heatwaves were estimated during the summers of 2003, 2010 and 2022, with the effect of heat on
health more pronounced in cities and older adults and outdoor workers especially at risk.
—Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 22 Apr. 2024
At the same time, the Ivory Coast in West Africa will lose outdoor days due to scorching hot temperatures.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 22 Apr. 2024
The video shows that the home featured many classic midcentury design features, including an open floor plan, clean lines, lots of glass and natural wood and a fusion of indoor and outdoor spaces.
—Martha Ross, The Mercury News, 22 Apr. 2024
Chic touches include sparkling plunge pools, outdoor showers, and materials such as wood, clay, and stone.
—Meagan Drillinger, Travel + Leisure, 13 Apr. 2024
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“Outdoor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/outdoor. Accessed 29 Apr. 2024.
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outdoor
adjective
out·door
ˌau̇t-ˌdō(ə)r
-ˌdȯ(ə)r
variants
also outdoors
-ˌdō(ə)rz
-ˌdȯ(ə)rz
1
: of or relating to the outdoors
an outdoor setting
2
: done outdoors
outdoor games
3
: having no roof and walls
an outdoor theater
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