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
Natalia Jaramillo, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 Apr. 2026
The group chat comes to life, the grill gets dusted off, and meals migrate outdoors.
—Phoebe Fry, Bon Appetit Magazine, 25 Apr. 2026
Outside, 10 Mar. 2026
Mountain Highs and Valley Lows Hong Kong's great outdoors is an adrenaline junkie's dream, cloaked in an urban disguise.
—Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Feb. 2026
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Adverb
While sitting outside a café in downtown, Lane said that allowing alcohol consumption outdoors every day is worrisome.
—Natalia Jaramillo, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 Apr. 2026
The group chat comes to life, the grill gets dusted off, and meals migrate outdoors.
—Phoebe Fry, Bon Appetit Magazine, 25 Apr. 2026
Noun
The outdoors tends to strip things down—ego, distraction, noise.
—Outside, 10 Mar. 2026
Mountain Highs and Valley Lows Hong Kong's great outdoors is an adrenaline junkie's dream, cloaked in an urban disguise.
—Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for outdoors
Adverb
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Secure loose outdoor items and adjust plans as necessary so you're not caught outside.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
1 May 2026
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Authorities did not immediately disclose the exact location where the warrant was served or where the goods were located, but released multiple images of boxes atop wooden pallets inside and just outside what appeared to be a warehouse.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2026
Noun
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From tracking down a missing student in the wilderness of British Columbia to extracting a murder confession from a surfer in Tofino, Shade and Angie prove life on the West Coast is packed with heart-pounding thrills.—
Peter White,
Deadline,
27 Apr. 2026
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Held from July 23-26 on the Blackfeet Reservation and boasting a lineup including Neurosis, 16 Horsepower, and Enslaved, the intent behind Fire in the Mountains is something deeper and more noble than inviting a flock of metalheads to the pristine Montana wilderness.—
David Harris,
SPIN,
27 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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That’s when Talley allegedly pulled the pistol out from under a blanket, shooting one officer in the face and a second in the chin, authorities said.—
Meredith Colias-Pete,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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The breezy material is perfect for keeping cool during the day, yet dressy enough to pair with sandals and a slinky top for an evening out.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Outdoors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outdoors. Accessed 4 May. 2026.
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