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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Eric Richins, a stone mason and avid outdoorsman who suffered from back and knee pain, had recently returned from Mexico prior to his death, according to Nester. Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 23 Feb. 2026 The lawyer said Tipping was an avid outdoorsman and a doting son to both his parents. Los Angeles Times, 19 Feb. 2026 Theodore Roosevelt An avid outdoorsman, the 26th president embraced hearty, camp-style cooking. Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 16 Feb. 2026 Eddie Bauer’s namesake founder — an avid outdoorsman — started the company in Seattle in 1920 as Bauer’s Sports Shop, according to the brand’s website. Anne D'innocenzio, Chicago Tribune, 9 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for outdoorsman

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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 26 Feb. 2026.

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