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outdoors

/ˌaʊtˈdɔːrz/
out · doors
Adjective:outdoor
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• adverb

1

In or into the open air; outside a building or shelter.

Example

"Because the weather was so pleasant, we decided to eat dinner outdoors on the patio."

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• noun

1

Any area outside of buildings or shelter, especially the natural world or open countryside far from urban settlements.

Example

"She has always loved exploring the great outdoors through hiking and camping."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Carefully distinguish between 'outdoors' (which functions as an adverb or noun) and 'outdoor' (which functions exclusively as an attributive adjective before a noun, as in 'outdoor activities' vs. 'playing outdoors').

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• Nearby Words

outdistance
outdo
outdoor
outdoors
outdoorsman
outdoorswoman
outdoorsy

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the early 19th century as a contraction of the phrase 'out of doors', combining Old English 'ūt' (out) and 'duru' (door).

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