Synonyms of outdoors

outdoors 1 of 2

adverb

ˌau̇t-ˈdȯrz 

as in outside

in or into the open air

please wait until you're outdoors to light up your cigarette

Synonyms & Similar Words

• outside
• out
• alfresco
• without

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• in
• indoors
• inside
• within

outdoors

2 of 2

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• wilderness
• out-of-doors
• wild
• desert
• country
• open
• open air
• nature
• bush
• frontier
• without
• sticks
• outside
• backwoods
• hinterland
• up-country
• wasteland
• barren
• waste
• badland

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of outdoors

Adverb

Queen Elizabeth traditionally retreated to the home every August, welcoming her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and other guests to spend time outdoors, play games and relax. — Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE, 20 Aug. 2026

Officials urge residents to limit time outdoors, stay hydrated, and be aware of the symptoms of heat exhaustion and heatstroke. — Mateo Rosiles, USA Today, 20 Aug. 2026

Noun

Spoonemore recommends slowly exposing broccoli seedlings to the outdoors so the plants can acclimate to temperature changes. — Blythe Copeland, Martha Stewart, 28 Apr. 2026

Former employees who were part of the Great America staff back in ’76 will be on hand to celebrate the golden anniversary, a group that includes John Poimiroo, an outdoors and travel writer who served as the park’s publicist until the early 1980s. — Sal Pizarro, Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2026