outdoorsman

noun

out·​doors·​man ˌau̇t-ˈdȯrz-mən 

ˈau̇t-ˈdȯrz-

: one who spends much time in the outdoors or in outdoor activities

outdoorsmanship

ˌau̇t-ˈdȯrz-mən-ˌship 

ˈau̇t-ˈdȯrz-

noun

Examples of outdoorsman in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The pastors, authors and avid outdoorsmen harvest several deer during hunting season each year, filling their freezers with venison to be eaten. — Peter Burke, FOXNews.com, 11 Oct. 2026

Kody Lostroh is a native Coloradan, family man, lifelong outdoorsman and a Professional Bull Riders world champion. — Kody Lostroh, Denver Post, 5 Oct. 2026

Brady Booker Brady Booker would categorize himself as a top outdoorsman who grew up fishing, hunting, hiking and everything in between. — Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 27 Aug. 2026

The contemporary property, located on the Ucluelet peninsula, is near both the water and Wild Pacific Trail; ideal for the outdoorsman. — Kelsey Mulvey, Vogue, 14 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1918, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for outdoorsman

• oarsman
• oarsmen