Definitions

outdoor

[out-dawr, -dohr] / ˈaʊtˌdɔr, -ˌdoʊr /

ADJECTIVE

in the open air

Synonyms

STRONGEST

rustic

STRONG

outside

WEAK

alfresco casual free garden healthful hilltop in the open informal invigorating mountain natural nature-loving out of the house out-of-doors patio picnic unrestricted woods yard

ADVERB

in the open air

Synonyms

STRONGEST

rustic

STRONG

outside

WEAK

alfresco casual free garden healthful hilltop in the open informal invigorating mountain natural nature-loving out of the house out-of-doors patio picnic unrestricted woods yard

Example Sentences

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Aerobic activities included brisk walking, running, jogging, swimming, cycling, tennis, squash, strenuous outdoor work, and stair climbing.

From Science Daily • Jun. 12, 2026

Knicks owner James Dolan began feuding with new mayor Zohran Mamdani over outdoor watch parties.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

Because of the home’s hillside perch, the garden feels very much like a private, secret space, one that is surrounded by lush foliage that creates a natural wall around the outdoor area.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

"It wouldn't be a proper English summer without it," she beams, hatching a plan to take her friends swimming in Hampstead's outdoor ponds.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Sweating, Leo lifts chicken off the outdoor grill.

From "Paradise on Fire" by Jewell Parker Rhodes

outdoor

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