outdoor

adjective

out·door | \ ˈau̇t-ˌdȯr

, ˈau̇t-ˈdȯr\

variants: or less commonly outdoors \ ˈau̇t-ˌdȯrz

, ˈau̇t-ˈdȯrz \

Definition of outdoor

1 : of or relating to the outdoors

2a : performed outdoors outdoor sports

b : outdoorsy an outdoor couple

3 : not enclosed : having no roof an outdoor restaurant

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Synonyms & Antonyms for outdoor

Synonyms

alfresco, open-air, out-of-door (or out-of-doors), outdoorsy

Antonyms

indoor

Examples of outdoor in a Sentence

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

Recent Examples on the Web

The property will have more than 20,000 square feet of indoor/outdoor space. — Katherine Feser, Houston Chronicle, "Meadowlake Pet Resort to open near Galleria," 13 July 2018 The Haitian artist is the subject of a solo exhibition at the museum that explores the nature of domestic gardens and other outdoor spaces as mini-utopias. — Carolina A. Miranda, latimes.com, "Datebook: Shots of old Route 66, dreamlike paintings and garments fashioned from paper," 12 July 2018 The Earth-Friendly Gardens program is designed to help San Diego County residents evaluate management choices when caring for outdoor spaces. — Dawn Standke, sandiegouniontribune.com, "Tally up your garden’s earth friendliness," 12 July 2018 The open space in the rear of the first floor that used to be a storage space for the warehouse is now an outdoor space with potted plants. — Diane M. Fiske, Philly.com, "Former Philly warehouse is transformed into an industrial-style home," 11 July 2018 Most regularly allow free usage of the outdoor tracks for running and walking as well as the tennis courts for those looking to enjoy pick-up games or their own little imaginary Wimbledon with family and friends. — C.r. Walker, Daily Southtown, "Aside from tracks, high school exercise facilities remain largely off limits to community in summer," 9 July 2018 UC Davis' reserves provide an outdoor laboratory space for university level research classes, as well as activities for students from elementary level to high school. — Adesuwa Agbonile, sacbee, "Fire dangers keeping UC Davis reserves in western Yolo County on high alert," 3 July 2018 The Urban League's complex would include a 200-meter indoor track and a 400-meter outdoor track with 4,000 seats between the two. — Kate Talerico, The Courier-Journal, "Proposed Russell sports complex receives $10 million in city funding," 2 July 2018 Also on site: a still-evolving outdoor event space. — Mike Snider, USA TODAY, "Guinness looks to tap into craft beer creativity with new US brewery, opening Aug. 3," 29 June 2018

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