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Synonyms

outdoors

American  
[out-dawrz, -dohrz] / ˌaʊtˈdɔrz, -ˈdoʊrz /

adverb

  1. out of doors; in the open air.

    He's happiest when he's outdoors.

noun

  1. (used with a singular verb) the world outside of or away from houses; open air.

    Our whole family likes the outdoors.

adjective

  1. outdoor.

outdoors British  
/ ˌaʊtˈdɔːz /

adverb

  1. Also: out-of-doors.  in the open air; outside

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noun

  1. the world outside or far away from human habitation

    the great outdoors
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outdoors Idioms  

  1. see big as life (all outdoors).

Etymology

Origin of outdoors

1810–20; earlier out ( of ) doors

Example Sentences

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They were outdoors working from dawn to dusk, and many ended up with frostbite on their hands and feet.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026

“Anytime you’re outdoors, it’s important to stay aware and take precautions.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

"I've lived in Chiang Mai since I was a kid, and this is the worst it has ever been," said Pon, who works outdoors all day.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

In the winter, there’s an ice rink; in the summer, live music outdoors.

From Salon • Mar. 31, 2026

She had been cooking in the dining room fireplace—that was easier than going outdoors to the old kitchen—and she wanted to join the old kitchen to the house.

From "Cold Sassy Tree" by Olive Ann Burns

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