out-of-doors

noun

ˌau̇t-ə(v)-ˈdȯrz How to pronounce out-of-doors (audio)
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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  1. wilderness
  2. outdoors
Noun
  • His canine companion is Odin (played by a pooch named Uber), who rescues James after their crash and embarks on a journey of survival in the wilderness.
    — Jack Smart, PEOPLE, 6 Aug. 2026
  • By driving Etna’s drifting itinerary with the quest to return home, Yoon invokes the pastoral nostalgia that has characterized the canine tradition’s man-dog battles against the brutal wilderness.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of wilderness
Noun
  • Not many indoor cats like leashes or traversing the great outdoors with their person.
    — Emily Tarinelli, Los Angeles Times, 5 Aug. 2026
  • This exercise immerses you in the outdoors and encourages you to appreciate even the smallest patches of green.
    — Jancee Dunn, New York Times, 25 June 2026
Definition of outdoors
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“Out-of-doors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/out-of-doors. Accessed 12 Aug. 2026.

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