Definition of out-of-doorsnext
as in wilderness
that part of the physical world that is removed from human habitation hiking in the out-of-doors can be a tremendous appetite builder

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Noun
  • For an enchanting drive, take the Peak to Peak Scenic Byway from the Denver area through the forests and neighboring wilderness before ending in adventure basecamp, Estes Park.
    Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 10 Sep. 2026
  • These courses teach practical skills to provide medical care in a wilderness environment.
    Elaine Reno, The Conversation, 8 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Centred on a Canadian summer, the great outdoors steals the show throughout the series.
    Connor Sturges, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Not many indoor cats like leashes or traversing the great outdoors with their person.
    Emily Tarinelli, Los Angeles Times, 5 Aug. 2026
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“Out-of-doors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/out-of-doors. Accessed 11 Sep. 2026.

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