as in outdoor
of, relating to, or held in the open air
a retirement community offering tennis, golf, and other outdoorsy activities
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Recent Examples of outdoorsy
From giftable accessories for outdoorsy coffee lovers to warm base layers for winter treks and practical gadgets for the hikers in your life, this list is a one-stop shop for all your gear needs.
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Alice Bennett, Travel + Leisure, 29 Nov. 2025
And these picks, from outdoorsy fleeces to polished knee-high boots, are currently on sale for as little as $13.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 8 Oct. 2025
Even non-outdoorsy types will like a quick trip here because there are picnic tables and a lovely waterfall to enjoy within eyeshot of the entrance parking lot.
—Robin Roenker, Southern Living, 13 Sep. 2025
The all-American couple who were knifed to death while visiting an Arkansas state park were known as gentle, outdoorsy people devoted to their three children.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 10 Aug. 2025
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Alice Bennett, Travel + Leisure, 29 Nov. 2025
And these picks, from outdoorsy fleeces to polished knee-high boots, are currently on sale for as little as $13.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 8 Oct. 2025
Even non-outdoorsy types will like a quick trip here because there are picnic tables and a lovely waterfall to enjoy within eyeshot of the entrance parking lot.
—Robin Roenker, Southern Living, 13 Sep. 2025
The all-American couple who were knifed to death while visiting an Arkansas state park were known as gentle, outdoorsy people devoted to their three children.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 10 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for outdoorsy
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The San Francisco Department of Emergency Management advised the public to secure loose outdoor items, watch for falling branches, and use caution while driving or walking.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
17 Feb. 2026
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Indoor and outdoor coastal vibes near San Elijo State Beach, with daily happy-hour deals, are found at Waverly in Cardiff.—
Carlos Rico,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Feb. 2026
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“Outdoorsy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outdoorsy. Accessed 19 Feb. 2026.
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