outdoor

adjective

ˈau̇t-ˌdȯr How to pronounce outdoor (audio)
variants also outdoors
Definition of outdoornext
as in open-air
of, relating to, or held in the open air an outdoor picnic is always at the mercy of the weather, of course

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Recent Examples of outdoor But the adjacent restaurant, where tables spill across an indoor dining room and outdoor terrace, is the main event up here. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Sep. 2026 With both a covered patio and multiple terraces, the home has plenty of outdoor space for lounging or entertaining. — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 3 Sep. 2026 The experience has open seating, and access to both indoor and outdoor areas. — Kristine Hansen, Travel + Leisure, 3 Sep. 2026 For those already planning and prepping their outdoor spaces for next year, take note. — Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 3 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for outdoor
Recent Examples of Synonyms for outdoor
  1. open-air
  2. outside
  3. outer
  4. exterior
  5. out-of-door
  6. external
  7. outdoorsy
Adjective
  • An open-air entry courtyard is anchored by a mature olive tree planted in a mound of ornamental grass.
    — Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 31 Aug. 2026
  • At the property’s signature Ora by Ettore Botrini, the acclaimed Greek-Italian chef serves up delish Mediterranean dishes crafted with local ingredients alongside stellar open-air sea views.
    — Stephanie Orma, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of open-air
Adjective
  • The utility company says more than 2,600 storm response workers are working to restore power, with another 800 field workers from outside Michigan on the way to assist.
    — Natalie Davies, Freep.com, 4 Sep. 2026
  • The Seahawks expect to use outside-zone principles in the run game and feature plenty of play-action passing from quarterback Sam Darnold.
    — Andrew Destin, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of outside
Adjective
  • The thick layer of rock shields it from cosmic rays, while a water tank and outer detectors help block or identify other particles that could mimic a dark matter signal.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 1 Sep. 2026
  • And in the years since the 2010 earthquake there, some residents have moved to outer areas, but it's really remained a cultural hub, and its Haitian roots are really visible everywhere.
    — Dana Taylor, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of outer
Adjective
  • In transport and mobile machinery, this direct integration converts exterior bodywork into an auxiliary power source.
    — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Historic Preservation Commission members voted Thursday to approve exterior changes to the mansion’s original design plan as the building, now more than a century old, undergoes restoration and renovation as part of a new residential development.
    — Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of exterior
Adjective
  • This winter season, let yourself get obsessed with a new out-of-doors activity.
    — Wendy Altschuler, Forbes.com, 5 Feb. 2026
  • The reversal, perhaps typical of our time, is that, whereas the Welles broadcast was a program that, heard indoors, thrust people in terror out-of-doors, our drone panic involves an outdoor occurrence that people race inside to make sense of.
    — Adam Gopnik, The New Yorker, 22 Dec. 2024
Definition of out-of-door
Adjective
  • Build One Capability Beyond Your Current Role Build one capability beyond the current role through a deliberate stretch assignment, cross-functional project, certification or external contribution.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026
  • In terms of vacation homes, this style typically means open living rooms and external walls with solid lower portions.
    — Annabelle Dufraigne, Architectural Digest, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of external
Adjective
  • The scent was inspired by Monsieur Dior’s gardens in the south of France and, despite its gourmand profile, captures a unique, outdoorsy freshness.
    — Kara Nesvig, Allure, 12 Aug. 2026
  • For outdoorsy types, climbing, hiking, river rafting, and swimming opportunities abound.
    — Maryam Siddiqi, Travel + Leisure, 13 July 2026
Definition of outdoorsy

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“Outdoor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outdoor. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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