outdoorsy

[ out-dawr-zee, -dohr- ]

adjective

1. characteristic of or suitable to the outdoors:

   a rugged, outdoorsy life; heavy, outdoorsy clothes.

2. unusually fond of outdoor life:

   an outdoorsy type who always swam before breakfast.

outdoorsy

/ ˌaʊtˈdɔːzɪ /

adjective

1. informal.
   characteristic of, or taking part in activities relating to, the outdoors

Word History and Origins

Origin of outdoorsy¹

First recorded in 1950–55; outdoors + -y ¹

Example Sentences

So go ahead, get something for your outdoorsy loved ones — or yourself.

From Los Angeles Times

With sleek design and outdoorsy features, Rivian’s vehicles garnered much attention from analysts and attracted investors such as Amazon and Volkswagen.

From Los Angeles Times

Backpacking the Lost Coast should be on every outdoorsy Californian’s bucket list.

From Los Angeles Times

Another outdoorsy commercial shows wild Rainiers being chased by motorized hunters.

From Seattle Times

Maybe it’s no surprise that many climbers and other outdoorsy types have moved to Las Vegas for the access it gives them to rocks, mountains and such.

From Los Angeles Times