outdoor
adjective
out·door
ˈau̇t-ˌdȯr 
ˈau̇t-ˈdȯr
variants
or less commonly outdoors
ˈau̇t-ˌdȯrz,
ˈau̇t-ˈdȯrz
Synonyms of outdoor
Examples of outdoor in a Sentence
an outdoor picnic is always at the mercy of the weather, of course
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Additional amenities include a heated indoor pool, outdoor hot tub, tennis court, gym, and petting zoo.
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Julie Bielenberg, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2026
That’s why Protect Wyoming is fundraising to educate hunters, anglers, and other outdoor users about why voting matters for public lands, and who to actually vote for.
—Natalie Krebs, Outdoor Life, 3 Apr. 2026
The Miyawaki forest at Schilling will also serve as a new outdoor classroom.
—Molly McCrea, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
Focus on spots where wasps tend to cluster — under eaves, near outdoor dining areas and around garden structures.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Apr. 2026
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Julie Bielenberg, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2026
That’s why Protect Wyoming is fundraising to educate hunters, anglers, and other outdoor users about why voting matters for public lands, and who to actually vote for.
—Natalie Krebs, Outdoor Life, 3 Apr. 2026
The Miyawaki forest at Schilling will also serve as a new outdoor classroom.
—Molly McCrea, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
Focus on spots where wasps tend to cluster — under eaves, near outdoor dining areas and around garden structures.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for outdoor
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“Outdoor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/outdoor. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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outdoor
adjective
out·door
ˌau̇t-ˌdō(ə)r
-ˌdȯ(ə)r
variants
also outdoors
-ˌdō(ə)rz
-ˌdȯ(ə)rz
1
: of or relating to the outdoors
an outdoor setting
2
: done outdoors
outdoor games
3
: having no roof and walls
an outdoor theater
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