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
Durable and waterproof, the shoes are an outdoorsy person’s ideal pair and one of Brooklyn’s biggest style symbols.
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Olivia Cefalu, InStyle, 14 Jan. 2026
This sage in particular diffuses something outdoorsy, authentic, and evergreen that feels comforting and nostalgic.
—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
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Olivia Cefalu, InStyle, 14 Jan. 2026
This sage in particular diffuses something outdoorsy, authentic, and evergreen that feels comforting and nostalgic.
—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
See All Example Sentences for outdoorsy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for outdoorsy
outdoor
Adjective
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For outdoor enthusiasts, that has meant adjusting plans rather than staying inside.—
Spencer Wilson,
CBS News,
24 Mar. 2026
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Secure loose outdoor items and adjust plans as necessary so you're not caught outside.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
24 Mar. 2026
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“Outdoorsy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outdoorsy. Accessed 24 Mar. 2026.
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