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

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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

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

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

Not many indoor cats like leashes or traversing the great outdoors with their person. — Emily Tarinelli, Los Angeles Times, 5 Aug. 2026

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