outdoor
adjective
out·door
ˈau̇t-ˌdȯr 
ˈau̇t-ˈdȯr
variants
or less commonly outdoors
ˈau̇t-ˌdȯrz,
ˈau̇t-ˈdȯrz
Synonyms
Examples of outdoor in a Sentence
an outdoor picnic is always at the mercy of the weather, of course
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As for the backyard — equipped with a pool and outdoor seating area with a fireplace — fans may recognize it as the spot where many extravagant parties hosted by the family were held.
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Natalia Senanayake, People.com, 7 Feb. 2025
Ken’s zest for life was evident in his love for outdoor pursuits, including hunting, fishing, golfing, shooting clay pigeons, and more.
—Contributed Content, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
It is expected to have 1,200 gaming positions, about 220 hotel rooms, a retail sportsbook, an outdoor entertainment area, many bars and restaurants, a full-service spa and a roughly 12,000-square-foot event center with meeting areas, according to past reporting.
—R. Christian Smith, Chicago Tribune, 7 Feb. 2025
Inspectors found at least 20 cigarette butts on the floor of an outdoor sitting area, as well as several bags of garbage and broken furniture outside of a back door.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacramento Bee, 7 Feb. 2025
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Natalia Senanayake, People.com, 7 Feb. 2025
Ken’s zest for life was evident in his love for outdoor pursuits, including hunting, fishing, golfing, shooting clay pigeons, and more.
—Contributed Content, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
It is expected to have 1,200 gaming positions, about 220 hotel rooms, a retail sportsbook, an outdoor entertainment area, many bars and restaurants, a full-service spa and a roughly 12,000-square-foot event center with meeting areas, according to past reporting.
—R. Christian Smith, Chicago Tribune, 7 Feb. 2025
Inspectors found at least 20 cigarette butts on the floor of an outdoor sitting area, as well as several bags of garbage and broken furniture outside of a back door.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacramento Bee, 7 Feb. 2025
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“Outdoor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/outdoor. Accessed 14 Feb. 2025.
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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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