outdoor

adjective

out·door ˈau̇t-ˌdȯr

ˈau̇t-ˈdȯr

variants or less commonly outdoors

ˈau̇t-ˌdȯrz,

ˈau̇t-ˈdȯrz

Synonyms of outdoor next

: of or relating to the outdoors

: performed outdoors

outdoor sports

: outdoorsy

an outdoor couple

: not enclosed : having no roof

an outdoor restaurant

Example Sentences

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

Recent Examples on the Web Get The Big To-Do Your guide to staying entertained, from live shows and outdoor fun to the newest in museums, movies, TV, books, dining, and more. —

Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 17 May 2023 The novel approach to mental health treatment came to New York City in 2019, when community health centers added outdoor Friendship Benches and staffed them with people in recovery from substance use or mental health disorders. —

Michele Cohen Marill, USA TODAY, 17 May 2023 Check out our stories on the best outdoor sectionals, cantilever umbrellas, and smokeless fire pits. —

Rachel Klein, Popular Mechanics, 16 May 2023 The main house, which was built in 1994, offers stunning 180-degree views of the waterfront and also boasts two-half baths, elevators, a pantry, a walk-in wardrobe and an outdoor dining area set under a pergola. —

Kirsty Hatcher, Peoplemag, 16 May 2023 Forget the stress and easily plan your backyard celebrations by shopping Amazon's outdoor entertaining essentials section. —

Wendy Vazquez, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 May 2023 The true highlight of this property is the outdoor living area. —

Dallas Builders Association, Dallas News, 12 May 2023 For the Mavericks, the win marks back-to-back outdoor team championships. —

Timothy Dashiell, Baltimore Sun, 11 May 2023 Why Trust Us For more than 125 years, Field & Stream has been providing readers with honest and authentic coverage of outdoor gear. —

Cosmo Genova, Field & Stream, 11 May 2023 See More

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