outdoor

adjective

out·​door ˈau̇t-ˌdȯr How to pronounce outdoor (audio)
ˈau̇t-ˈdȯr
variants or less commonly outdoors
ˈau̇t-ˌdȯrz,
ˈau̇t-ˈdȯrz How to pronounce outdoor (audio)
1
: of or relating to the outdoors
2
a
: performed outdoors
outdoor sports
b
: outdoorsy
an outdoor couple
3
: not enclosed : having no roof
an outdoor restaurant

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. 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 See All Example Sentences for outdoor

Word History

Etymology

out (of) door, out (of) doors

First Known Use

1748, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of outdoor was in 1748

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Cite this Entry

“Outdoor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/outdoor. Accessed 15 Mar. 2025.

Kids Definition

outdoor

adjective
out·​door ˌau̇t-ˌdō(ə)r How to pronounce outdoor (audio)
-ˌdȯ(ə)r
variants also outdoors
-ˌdō(ə)rz How to pronounce outdoor (audio)
-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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