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

Most schools have been shut and people have been advised to stay indoors - though those whose livelihoods depend on working outdoors can’t afford to do so.

From BBC

Leonardo moves indoors outdoors, as tactility and material substance magically rhyme and transform.

From Los Angeles Times

The system has been trained to work only indoors, because getting clean training audio is more difficult outdoors.

From Science Daily

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

Related Words

• garden