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 noun

Examples of outdoorsman in a Sentence

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John Reagan, 66, an avid outdoorsman from New Hampshire, remains hospitalized in Boston after contracting Powassan virus, according to his longtime friend and Tom Wright. Aaron Parseghian, CBS News, 17 June 2026 Our favorite outdoorsman, the Grumpy Gardener, has a thing or two to say about Bradford pear trees. Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 16 June 2026 An avid outdoorsman who made hunting trips with friends, Willis loved to fish in the three ponds on his idyllic 60-acre property atop a hill in Ruston. Ian O'Connor, New York Times, 12 June 2026 An avid outdoorsman, Kennedy has posted numerous photos and videos over the years of himself interacting with wild animals. ABC News, 26 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for outdoorsman

Word History

First Known Use

1918, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 27 Jun. 2026.

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