Definition of outdoorsnext
as in outside
in or into the open air please wait until you're outdoors to light up your cigarette

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outdoors

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noun

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
Adverb
Potting and Repotting Triostar Stromanthe These plants grow well in containers outdoors and indoors. — Lauren David, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Oct. 2026 Everyday stress was the primary factor with 36% of participants saying that feeling overwhelmed prompted them to seek solace outdoors, as per the survey. — Gagandeep Singh, Sacbee.com, 24 Oct. 2026
Noun
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 Following Saturday's incident, the Beech Grove VFD offered tips about lightning safety in the outdoors that included getting out of lakes, ponds, and pools immediately; avoiding sheltering under isolated trees; and moving away from fences, windmills, and power lines. — David Chiu, PEOPLE, 15 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for outdoors
Recent Examples of Synonyms for outdoors
Adverb
  • Meanwhile, in the parking lot outside, a huge mountain of dirty snow was accumulating.
    — Olivia Kan-Sperling, Artforum, 1 Nov. 2026
  • Nelson said this was third year of holding the event at Wilder Park after holding it years ago inside City Hall and then moving it outside to the Water Street Mall.
    — David Sharos, Chicago Tribune, 1 Nov. 2026
Noun
  • This is Samburu—the gateway to Kenya’s untamed northern frontier, and the setting for Sasaab, one of the continent’s most striking wilderness lodges.
    — Luke Abrahams, Vogue, 27 Oct. 2026
  • The rule was the culmination of a sweeping inventory of land conducted by the Forest Service in which the agency had marked certain forests as prime acreage for wilderness protection.
    — Kirk Siegler, NPR, 26 Oct. 2026
Adverb
  • Most people are busy working, busy being parents, busy just being out there juggling.
    — Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2026
  • The Senate hopeful is looking to Obama in shoring up support for the traditionally Democratic demographic and broaden el Sayed’s coalition 10 days out from the midterm elections.
    — Carter Schroppe, The Washington Examiner, 24 Oct. 2026

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“Outdoors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outdoors. Accessed 4 Nov. 2026.

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