outdoor

adjective

out·​door ˈau̇t-ˌdȯr 

ˈau̇t-ˈdȯr

variants or less commonly outdoors

ˈau̇t-ˌdȯrz,

ˈau̇t-ˈdȯrz 

1

: of or relating to the outdoors

2

a

: performed outdoors

outdoor sports

b

: outdoorsy

an outdoor couple

3

: not enclosed : having no roof

an outdoor restaurant

Synonyms

• alfresco
• open-air
• out-of-door
• out-of-doors
• outdoorsy

Examples of outdoor in a Sentence

an outdoor picnic is always at the mercy of the weather, of course

Recent Examples on the Web

Renderings show a glass-heavy three-story building with outdoor eating space, balconies, and a parking lot on either side of the structure. —Matthew Glowicki, The Courier-Journal, 12 June 2024

The store also has a hot water dispenser for making tea and instant cup noodles and an outdoor patio seating area for customers. —Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 12 June 2024

Activities and Amenities Beyond the hotel’s fantastic dining outlets (don’t miss the beautiful outdoor patio at La Bauhinia overlooking the courtyard on a sunny day!), Shangri-La Paris has a spa and fitness center with a stunning swimming pool at the center. —Elizabeth Rhodes, Travel + Leisure, 12 June 2024

That means tourism for outdoor winter activities like snowmobiling, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing has been virtually nonexistent, decimating the local economies that depend on tourism. —Rick Barrett, Journal Sentinel, 11 June 2024

Word History

Etymology

out (of) door, out (of) doors

First Known Use

1748, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

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