outdoor
adjective
out·door
ˈau̇t-ˌdȯr 
ˈau̇t-ˈdȯr
variants
or less commonly outdoors
ˈau̇t-ˌdȯrz,
ˈau̇t-ˈdȯrz
Examples of outdoor in a Sentence
an outdoor picnic is always at the mercy of the weather, of course
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The World Health Organization’s International Agency for Research on Cancer has declared outdoor air pollution and particulate matter Group 1 carcinogens, proven causes of lung cancer.
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Bill Frist, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
In the wake of Kirk’s shooting, both Democrats and Republicans have expressed concerns about holding outdoor events.
—Rachel Schilke, The Washington Examiner, 18 Sep. 2025
Looking to furnish your outdoor space?
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Wrap a thick rope with outdoor string lights and grapevine balls to create a festive garland to welcome visitors.
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Bill Frist, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
In the wake of Kirk’s shooting, both Democrats and Republicans have expressed concerns about holding outdoor events.
—Rachel Schilke, The Washington Examiner, 18 Sep. 2025
Looking to furnish your outdoor space?
—Elissa Suh, Architectural Digest, 17 Sep. 2025
Wrap a thick rope with outdoor string lights and grapevine balls to create a festive garland to welcome visitors.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Sep. 2025
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 22 Sep. 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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