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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Decker, a former U.S. Army soldier, has been described by law enforcement and court documents as an experienced outdoorsman with survivalist training. Jenna Sundel, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 June 2025 An outdoorsman, Travis Decker attended mountain survival school and served in the U.S. Army, officials said. Natalie Neysa Alund, USA Today, 7 June 2025 Decker spent time in the military and is an avid outdoorsman, according to authorities. Michael Ruiz , Jamie Vera, FOXNews.com, 5 June 2025 Authorities said that new surveillance video, photos and tips from the public are continuously surfacing, which aid in decision-making to find Decker. Decker spent time in the military and is an avid outdoorsman, according to authorities. Michael Dorgan , Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 7 June 2025 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 3 Jul. 2025.

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