outdoor
adjective
out·door
ˈau̇t-ˌdȯr 
ˈau̇t-ˈdȯr
variants
or less commonly outdoors
ˈau̇t-ˌdȯrz,
ˈau̇t-ˈdȯrz
Synonyms
Examples of outdoor in a Sentence
an outdoor picnic is always at the mercy of the weather, of course
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Sarah Darby, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
Sign up for the Outdoor Life Newsletter Get the hottest outdoor news and cutting-edge gear reviews.
—Josh Honeycutt, Outdoor Life, 22 Nov. 2024
Homeowners want outdoor spaces to feel like extensions of their homes, leading to color and material preferences that reflect their surroundings.
—Cassi Hallam, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
Elsewhere, the primary bedroom spans a whopping 1,400 square feet and sports walk-in closets, dual baths, and a balcony with an outdoor rain shower.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 21 Nov. 2024
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“Outdoor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/outdoor. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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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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