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

The lot of the property covers a substantial area of 0.5-acre, complete with a pool for outdoor enjoyment. —Bay Area Home Report, The Mercury News, 17 Oct. 2024

The Field & Stream Music Festival is part of Wallen and Church’s acquisition of the outdoor lifestyle brand Field & Stream, announced earlier this year. —Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 17 Oct. 2024

A lot of these women are lifelong outdoor enthusiasts. —Krista Simmons, Sunset Magazine, 17 Oct. 2024

Keep scrolling to shop more options to extend the outdoor season in your home. —Megan Schaltegger, People.com, 17 Oct. 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