as in wilderness
that part of the physical world that is removed from human habitation
our family loves to hike and camp in the great outdoors
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Recent Examples of outdoors
Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 19 Jan. 2026
Like many places in Arizona, Sierra Vista is wonderful for those who prefer to spend time outdoors.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 19 Jan. 2026
Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 18 Nov. 2025
His experiences here helped forge his passion for the outdoors and conservation, spurring him to use his presidential influence to establish the United States Forest Service, 150 national forests, and five national parks.
—Karthika Gupta, Travel + Leisure, 7 Nov. 2025
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Adverb
Gifford says that in general, hardy perennials can be kept outdoors in containers during freezing temperatures.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 19 Jan. 2026
Like many places in Arizona, Sierra Vista is wonderful for those who prefer to spend time outdoors.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 19 Jan. 2026
Noun
The earthy palette of browns, pampa greens, and guanaco beiges further enhances the collection’s life-in-the-great-outdoors vibe, only occasionally countered with pops of vivid blue and black.
—Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 18 Nov. 2025
His experiences here helped forge his passion for the outdoors and conservation, spurring him to use his presidential influence to establish the United States Forest Service, 150 national forests, and five national parks.
—Karthika Gupta, Travel + Leisure, 7 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for outdoors
Adverb
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Once inside the arena, footage captured a less impressive group of demonstrators coordinating the wave with signs and sitting in stadium seats, seemingly warming up from the bitter conditions outside.—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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Including hearty soups and stews, comforting baked goods, and steaming drinks, these snow-day recipes are perfect for warming up your home (and your belly) when the world outside is frozen solid.—
Joe Sevier,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
23 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Hike to the top to enjoy beautiful wilderness views, up to 90 miles out.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
20 Jan. 2026
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Who is mistakenly eating the death cap People who have accidentally consumed the death cap were usually foraging for mushrooms in the wilderness, either alone or with a group, officials say.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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In June of 2023 he was arrested for possession of a gun by a felon and was out on bail at the time of the killing.—
City News Service,
Oc Register,
22 Jan. 2026
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Also, to reduce energy bills, open shades if the sun's out, close them at night, and unplug electronics that are plugged in but not on.—
Marissa Sulek,
CBS News,
22 Jan. 2026
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“Outdoors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outdoors. Accessed 27 Jan. 2026.
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