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

Set entirely outdoors, with a playlist that moves with the mood from neo-soul to afrobeats, Lenea is best for a casual poolside lunch. — Rachel Howard, Travel + Leisure, 26 Sep. 2026

The pastor for a nearby church said this Sunday’s service would be held outdoors because of damage to the church from the explosion. — Lefteris Pitarakis, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026

Noun

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

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