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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Sign up for the Outdoor Life Newsletter Get the hottest outdoor news and cutting-edge gear reviews. Alice Jones Webb, Outdoor Life, 15 May 2025 And in Tampa, the outdoor park could lead to several rain delays as that area is known for having summer showers. Jim Bowden, New York Times, 14 May 2025 As for the bathroom, a shower head plugs into the kitchen tap and is passed through the window and attached to the exterior of the camper to create an outdoor shower. Adam Williams may 14, New Atlas, 14 May 2025 The bar has two floors, indoor and outdoor areas, and games like life-sized Jenga. Courtney Lane, Kansas City Star, 14 May 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 25 May. 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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