outdoor

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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

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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 Yelpers praised its cheese selection and outdoor patio. — Dahlia Ghabour, The Courier-Journal, 19 Jan. 2022 The plans are to provide additional staff space by enlarging the nurse stations in both clinics as well as create a larger staff lounge with an outdoor patio. — Linda Girardi, chicagotribune.com, 18 Jan. 2022 Its expansive outdoor patio at the Royal Poinciana Plaza is buzzing with a stylish crowd from breakfast through dinner. — Jill Newman, Town & Country, 12 Jan. 2022 The North San Diego Business Chamber hosts its first Regional Connect networking event of the year at 4 p.m. Wednesday at the outdoor patio of The Grille at Maderas Golf Club, 17750 Old Coach Road in Poway. — Laura Groch, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Jan. 2022 The 7-story hotel consists of 123 Hampton Inn rooms and 108 Homewood suite rooms, and 11,000 square feet of event space, including an outdoor rooftop patio. — Alexandria Burris, The Indianapolis Star, 6 Jan. 2022 The 5,500 square-foot restaurant opened Dec. 30 with an outdoor patio in the former Mellow Mushroom location. — Rod Stafford Hagwood, sun-sentinel.com, 6 Jan. 2022 The Edison, which received city approvals in August and September, features an indoor parking structure, a second-floor outdoor patio deck for residents, and 15,600 square feet of commercial space on two levels. — Tom Daykin, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 5 Jan. 2022 With an outdoor, dog-friendly patio just begging for visitors and a good location in Denver's LoHi (Lower Highlands) neighborhood, Denver Beer Co. is the place to be when the sun is out and the weather is warm. — Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 31 Dec. 2021

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