outdoors

[ out-dawrz, -dohrz ]

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

/ ˌaʊtˈdɔːz /

adverb

1. Alsoout-of-doors in the open air; outside

noun

1. the world outside or far away from human habitation

   the great outdoors

Word History and Origins

Origin of outdoors¹

1810–20; earlier out ( of ) doors

Idioms and Phrases

see big as life (all outdoors) .

Example Sentences

Mr Clarke told BBC Radio Bristol he had always had an interest in the outdoors, but added: "This is in a league of its own. It's a brand new adventure."

From BBC

His profile showed that he relished the outdoors, was a fit runner, enjoyed films and had homes in two states.

From Los Angeles Times

Orange County and non-desert portions of Los Angeles, Riverside and San Bernardino counties are required to stop burning wood, including manufactured logs made of wax or paper, anywhere indoors or outdoors from midnight through 11:59 p.m.

From Los Angeles Times

Back in 2007, friends Barry Craine and Lee Zebold started an L.A.-based group with a simple winning formula: Encourage Angelenos to have fun outdoors with others.

From Los Angeles Times

The mission, says founder and Angeleno Emme Hayes, is “to repurpose all gear, bring diversity to the outdoors and help protect the wild.”

From Los Angeles Times

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