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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The summer concert season will soon be here in full force, and many musical groups have outdoor performances planned.
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Maggie Penman, Washington Post, 19 May 2026
The resort started in 2012 as a living showroom for Dekeyser’s outdoor furniture business DEDON.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 May 2026
The home has a pool, and its outdoor kitchen is accessorized with chairs and hammocks for lounging.
—Angela Tafoya, Vogue, 18 May 2026
Always keep poultry away from areas where food or drink is prepared, served or stored, such as kitchens or outdoor patios.
—Dejanay Booth-Singleton, CBS News, 18 May 2026
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Maggie Penman, Washington Post, 19 May 2026
The resort started in 2012 as a living showroom for Dekeyser’s outdoor furniture business DEDON.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 May 2026
The home has a pool, and its outdoor kitchen is accessorized with chairs and hammocks for lounging.
—Angela Tafoya, Vogue, 18 May 2026
Always keep poultry away from areas where food or drink is prepared, served or stored, such as kitchens or outdoor patios.
—Dejanay Booth-Singleton, CBS News, 18 May 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 21 May. 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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