out-of-doors

1 of 3

noun

ˌau̇t-ə(v)-ˈdȯrz 

plural in form but singular in construction

: outdoors

out-of-doors

2 of 3

adjective

ˌau̇t-ə(v)-ˈdȯrz 

variant of out-of-door

: outdoor

out of doors

3 of 3

adverb

: outdoors

Synonyms of out-of-doors

Noun

• wilderness
• outdoors

Examples of out-of-doors in a Sentence

Noun

hiking in the out-of-doors can be a tremendous appetite builder

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

Morris’s wallpaper patterns were rich in color and brought the world out-of-doors inside. — Literary Hub, 14 Oct. 2026

Adverb

As for the community gardens, Schroeder said the temporary, current spot was selected as quick fix to get people out of doors during the pandemic. — cleveland, 13 Jan. 2023

Planning for the future, for venues that present out of doors, now invariably means thinking about climate change. — Michael Paulson, New York Times, 11 Aug. 2022

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1819, in the meaning defined above

Adverb

1530, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for out-of-doors

• ascospores
• carnivores
• chromophores
• dinosaurs
• guarantors
• herbivores
• micropores
• microspores
• semaphores
• stevedores
• sycamores
• troubadours

Kids Definition

out-of-doors

1 of 2 noun

: outdoors entry 2

out of doors

2 of 2 adverb

: outdoors entry 1