out·doors
ˌau̇t-ˈdȯrz 
ˈau̇t-ˈdȯrz
: outside a building : in or into the open air
I went outdoors for some fresh air.
a game that is meant to be played outdoors
plural in form but singular in construction
1
: a place or location away from the confines of a building
Trees surround the home, blurring the lines between outdoors and indoors.—
Dawn Hammon
—usually used with theDawn Hammonlet in fresh air from the outdoors
2
: the natural world : the places outside of areas developed by humans
… those delighting in the wonders of outdoors.—Marina Brown
—usually used with theMarina Browna lover of the outdoors
… skiers in Maine can glory in the pleasures of the great outdoors—the ski areas are surrounded by some of the most breathtaking scenery in the state.—Down East
Down East
: outdoor
… stands displaying equipment and clothing covering a wide spectrum of outdoors pursuits.—Clive Tully
Clive TullyExamples of outdoors in a Sentence
Adverb
The game is meant to be played outdoors.
He worked outdoors all afternoon.
I went outdoors for some fresh air.
Noun
our family loves to hike and camp in the great outdoors
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U T Readers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Apr. 2025
The lush motif is carried outdoors to the deck off of the kitchen, where the hillside’s palm trees, bougainvillea and citrus provide shade for the dining table and chairs.
—Lisa Boone, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2025
Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 16 Apr. 2025
Over the last few years, Deadheads have reveled in videos of Weir working out in gyms and in the great outdoors with various weights and hammers.
—Rolling Stone, 20 Mar. 2025
Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 24 Apr. 2025
If your road trip is going to be all about the outdoors, double-check your camping gear.
—Chloe Arrojado, AFAR Media, 23 Apr. 2025
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Adverb
The Air Quality Index near fireworks often reaches the hazardous level which states everyone should avoid all physical activities outdoors.
—U T Readers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Apr. 2025
The lush motif is carried outdoors to the deck off of the kitchen, where the hillside’s palm trees, bougainvillea and citrus provide shade for the dining table and chairs.
—Lisa Boone, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2025
Noun
The design, which is the result of an extensive renovation and rebrand (Le Méridien used to sit on this plot of the atoll), also brings the outdoors in.
—Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 16 Apr. 2025
Over the last few years, Deadheads have reveled in videos of Weir working out in gyms and in the great outdoors with various weights and hammers.
—Rolling Stone, 20 Mar. 2025
Adjective
Objects that are outdoors should be secured and caution should be taken if driving.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 24 Apr. 2025
If your road trip is going to be all about the outdoors, double-check your camping gear.
—Chloe Arrojado, AFAR Media, 23 Apr. 2025
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“Outdoors.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/outdoors. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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outdoors
1 of 2 adverb
out·doors
(ˈ)au̇t-ˈdō(ə)rz
-ˈdȯ(ə)rz
: outside a building : in or into the open air
outdoors
2 of 2 noun1
: a place away from or outside a building
2
: the world away from human dwellings
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