outdoor
adjective
out·door
ˈau̇t-ˌdȯr 
ˈau̇t-ˈdȯr
variants
or less commonly outdoors
ˈau̇t-ˌdȯrz,
ˈau̇t-ˈdȯrz
Examples of outdoor in a Sentence
an outdoor picnic is always at the mercy of the weather, of course
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However, the freezing weather, dry air, and outdoor excursions can also lead to dehydration, soreness, and, for some, shortness of breath.
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Morgan Tilton, The Denver Post, 4 Mar. 2025
The episode opens with Goodman describing an afternoon in 1520, as the kings of England and France meet at a lavish outdoor summit, complete with jousting, attended by twelve thousand revellers.
—Sarah Larson, The New Yorker, 4 Mar. 2025
The English countryside is brimming with historic estates and centuries-old castles apt for myriad outdoor pursuits from tennis and swimming to horseback riding and hunting.
—Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 4 Mar. 2025
Recently reimagined with a mix of modern mountain style and a welcoming vibe, this hotel offers everything a family could want: ski-in/ski-out access, spacious rooms, an outdoor pool, and family suites with fireplaces to snuggle up by after a day on the slopes.
—Caroline Tell, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025
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Morgan Tilton, The Denver Post, 4 Mar. 2025
The episode opens with Goodman describing an afternoon in 1520, as the kings of England and France meet at a lavish outdoor summit, complete with jousting, attended by twelve thousand revellers.
—Sarah Larson, The New Yorker, 4 Mar. 2025
The English countryside is brimming with historic estates and centuries-old castles apt for myriad outdoor pursuits from tennis and swimming to horseback riding and hunting.
—Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 4 Mar. 2025
Recently reimagined with a mix of modern mountain style and a welcoming vibe, this hotel offers everything a family could want: ski-in/ski-out access, spacious rooms, an outdoor pool, and family suites with fireplaces to snuggle up by after a day on the slopes.
—Caroline Tell, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025
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“Outdoor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/outdoor. Accessed 15 Mar. 2025.
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outdoor
adjective
out·door
ˌau̇t-ˌdō(ə)r
-ˌdȯ(ə)r
variants
also outdoors
-ˌdō(ə)rz
-ˌdȯ(ə)rz
1
: of or relating to the outdoors
an outdoor setting
2
: done outdoors
outdoor games
3
: having no roof and walls
an outdoor theater
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