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Definition of outdoor

outdoor

/ˈaʊt.dɔːr/
out · door
Adverb:outdoors
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1

Done, situated, or used out of doors rather than inside a building.

Example

"The hotel features a heated outdoor swimming pool that remains open throughout the year."

2

Fond of the open air and activities such as hiking, camping, or nature exploration.

Example

"Growing up near the mountains turned her into an avid outdoor enthusiast."

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Word Nuance & Usage

"Outdoor" is an attributive adjective placed directly before a noun (e.g., "an outdoor concert"), whereas "outdoors" functions as an adverb or noun (e.g., "they ate outdoors").

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Word Origin & Etymology

Attested from the mid-18th century as an attributive contraction of the phrase "out of door" or "out of doors", combining Old English "ut" (out) and "duru" (door).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Outdoor. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/outdoor
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