outdoorsman

noun

out·​doors·​man ˌau̇t-ˈdȯrz-mən How to pronounce outdoorsman (audio)
ˈau̇t-ˈdȯrz-
: one who spends much time in the outdoors or in outdoor activities
outdoorsmanship
ˌau̇t-ˈdȯrz-ˌship How to pronounce outdoorsman (audio)
ˈau̇t-ˈdȯrz-
noun

Examples of outdoorsman in a Sentence

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The Boy Scouts use it, your grandpa uses it, and the outdoorsmen in your life will want to use it too. Matthew Medendorp, Travel + Leisure, 27 Nov. 2024 According to Climbing Magazine, the avid outdoorsman died in the fall on Jannu East in Nepal’s Kanchenjunga region on Monday, Oct. 7, while attempting a new route up the north face with climbing partner Sam Hennessey. Brenton Blanchet, People.com, 10 Oct. 2024 The company’s post described Gardner as a consummate outdoorsman and athlete who enjoyed skateboarding and skiing in addition to his lifelong passion of mountain climbing. Max Levy, The Denver Post, 26 Oct. 2024 Any outdoorsman would flip for a carbon fiber road bike that can handle both long distance rides and racing. Jessica Kasparian, SELF, 24 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for outdoorsman 

Word History

First Known Use

1918, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of outdoorsman was in 1918

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“Outdoorsman.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/outdoorsman. Accessed 14 Dec. 2024.

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