Definition of outdoorsynext
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 The family was outdoorsy, adventurous and gone most weekends in the winter, Reis said. Kate Talerico, San Francisco Chronicle, 20 Feb. 2026 But according to People, both were outdoorsy, with a fondness for skiing and camping. Chris Murphy, Vanity Fair, 13 Feb. 2026 This is an outdoorsy way of life with fly fishing (its original drawcard), mountain biking, hiking, lake cruising, and white-water rafting on the doorstep of Huka Lodge. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Jan. 2026 Durable and waterproof, the shoes are an outdoorsy person’s ideal pair and one of Brooklyn’s biggest style symbols. Olivia Cefalu, InStyle, 14 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for outdoorsy
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outdoor
Adjective
  • Never intentionally feed coyotes, and remove outdoor food sources that may attract coyotes or their prey.
    Todd Feurer, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Follow it up with a walk along the High Line, an elevated outdoor park built on a historic freight rail line and covered with plants, trees, and art.
    Condé Nast Traveler, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Aug. 2026

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“Outdoorsy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outdoorsy. Accessed 21 Aug. 2026.

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