outdoor
adjective
out·door
ˈau̇t-ˌdȯr 
ˈau̇t-ˈdȯr
variants
or less commonly outdoors
ˈau̇t-ˌdȯrz,
ˈau̇t-ˈdȯrz
Examples of outdoor in a Sentence
an outdoor picnic is always at the mercy of the weather, of course
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Clara McMahon, People.com, 21 Apr. 2025
The Herald agreed to protect the identity of the outdoor workers who are members of WeCount!
—Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 20 Apr. 2025
Hearty and weather-resistant, this product is rated for indoor or outdoor use.
—Rachel Gallaher, Robb Report, 20 Apr. 2025
As expected, there are plenty of outdoor activities and even a summer festival focused on the arts to keep visitors busy.
—Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 20 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for outdoor
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“Outdoor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/outdoor. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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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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