as in outdoor
of, relating to, or held in the open air
a retirement community offering tennis, golf, and other outdoorsy activities
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Recent Examples of outdoorsy
This sage in particular diffuses something outdoorsy, authentic, and evergreen that feels comforting and nostalgic.
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Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 1 Dec. 2025
From giftable accessories for outdoorsy coffee lovers to warm base layers for winter treks and practical gadgets for the hikers in your life, this list is a one-stop shop for all your gear needs.
—Alice Bennett, Travel + Leisure, 29 Nov. 2025
And these picks, from outdoorsy fleeces to polished knee-high boots, are currently on sale for as little as $13.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 8 Oct. 2025
Even non-outdoorsy types will like a quick trip here because there are picnic tables and a lovely waterfall to enjoy within eyeshot of the entrance parking lot.
—Robin Roenker, Southern Living, 13 Sep. 2025
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Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 1 Dec. 2025
From giftable accessories for outdoorsy coffee lovers to warm base layers for winter treks and practical gadgets for the hikers in your life, this list is a one-stop shop for all your gear needs.
—Alice Bennett, Travel + Leisure, 29 Nov. 2025
And these picks, from outdoorsy fleeces to polished knee-high boots, are currently on sale for as little as $13.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 8 Oct. 2025
Even non-outdoorsy types will like a quick trip here because there are picnic tables and a lovely waterfall to enjoy within eyeshot of the entrance parking lot.
—Robin Roenker, Southern Living, 13 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for outdoorsy
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There’s also the Downtown Mall, a walkable promenade lined with local boutiques, independent bookstores, and restaurants that encourage long afternoon hangs (the outdoor patio at Tilman’s is a local go-to, as is Smyrna just a few minutes walk away).—
Annie Daly,
Vogue,
10 Mar. 2026
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The rooms Each of the seven accommodations at Origins Astral is named after a planet and range from two to four bedrooms—these are villas, with an indoor-outdoor living area, plunge pool, and kitchen.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Mar. 2026
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“Outdoorsy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outdoorsy. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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