How to Use outdoorsy in a Sentence

outdoorsy

adjective
  • Gabi wants an honest, outdoorsy man who will always put her first.
    — Stephanie Wenger, Peoplemag, 4 Jan. 2023
  • An outdoorsy client wanted a spot in the mudroom to rinse off his climbing gear.
    — The New York Times, New York Times, 5 Mar. 2018
  • And in the canon of outdoorsy menswear, nothing can compete with washed and worn denim.
    — Jim Moore, GQ, 21 Oct. 2017
  • Two, wood chips provide more of a wisp than a plume of smoke, so your food won't have that brawny, outdoorsy flavor.
    — The Washington Post, NOLA.com, 30 Aug. 2017
  • Two, wood chips provide more of a wisp than a plume of smoke, so your food won’t have that brawny, outdoorsy flavor.
    — Jim Shahin, sacbee, 5 Sep. 2017
  • Outdoorsy people will appreciate it, and not just for the fresh air.
    — Chris Woodyard, USA TODAY, 26 May 2017
  • This apartment also marries its artsy side with its outdoorsy side.
    — Troy L. Smith, cleveland.com, 10 Apr. 2018
  • Perhaps your mom is a bit more outdoorsy and would prefer to hit some hiking trails and explore nature?
    — Eric Bowman, Fox News, 9 May 2017
  • The outdoorsy look was perfect for a day spent den building and making balloon rockets with the youngest scouts.
    — Janelle Okwodu, Vogue, 29 Mar. 2019
  • Stretching from tip to tail are splash guards and overfenders that enunciate the more outdoorsy look.
    — Sue Mead, Houston Chronicle, 21 Apr. 2020
  • Eli, 34, had always thought his outdoorsy kid brother, gone now for years, would become the tree farmer.
    — Robin Estrin, Los Angeles Times, 1 Nov. 2021
  • There was nothing in the market that connected with the outdoorsy-ish consumer.
    — Kristen Shirley, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2021
  • Simard is a warm, friendly, outdoorsy type with straight blond hair and a Canadian accent.
    — Diàna Markosian, Smithsonian, 22 Feb. 2018
  • The totals were then used to determine the most outdoorsy state of all—an award that went to Vermont.
    — Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 28 Oct. 2025
  • There were sporty bears and princess bears, bears wearing superhero costumes, and bears decked out in outdoorsy flannel.
    — Ann Norman, cleveland.com, 19 Dec. 2017
  • The outdoorsy shorts feature plenty of pockets to fit all of your hiking or everything day needs.
    — James Love, Essence, 2 Aug. 2019
  • And these picks, from outdoorsy fleeces to polished knee-high boots, are currently on sale for as little as $13.
    — Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 8 Oct. 2025
  • His parents were slightly apprehensive, but the sport was well-suited for their outdoorsy son.
    — Karen Pilarski, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 13 Mar. 2018
  • Well-groomed with a self-mocking sense of humor, Nonn may not seem like the conventional outdoorsy type.
    — Tibor Krausz, The Christian Science Monitor, 4 Apr. 2018
  • Our editors compiled the best gifts under $50 for the outdoorsy person in your life.
    — The Editors, Outside, 12 Dec. 2025
  • Adventures For All Ah, yes, Boone is outdoorsy, to say the least.
    — Sheri Castle, Southern Living, 31 Aug. 2025
  • Sarah Palin has cultivated this image of a down-home, folksy, outdoorsy woman.
    — Newsweek, 14 Mar. 2018
  • The rugged exterior design appeals to anyone with an outdoorsy side.
    — Rachel Rothman, Good Housekeeping, 22 Apr. 2020
  • But according to People, both were outdoorsy, with a fondness for skiing and camping.
    — Chris Murphy, Vanity Fair, 13 Feb. 2026
  • There's no shortage of outdoorsy action here, but this house nestled near a national park can also be a tranquil escape.
    — Nikki Delamotte, cleveland.com, 10 May 2018
  • Walking through the woods in heels and a form-fitting skirt might not be for everyone, but the offbeat outdoorsy moment is pure Gaga.
    — Janelle Okwodu, Vogue, 22 June 2017
  • The kitschy, outdoorsy music video even depicts what could be perceived as a formal family gathering gone awry.
    — Abby Jones, Billboard, 30 Mar. 2018
  • Null grew up in Princeton, West Virginia, in a family that wasn’t very outdoorsy.
    — Eric Barton, Outside Online, 14 Nov. 2020
  • There’s an outfitter store downtown that sells outdoorsy Babcock Ranch merch and activewear.
    — Dyllan Furness, Ars Technica, 25 Feb. 2018
  • For the appearance, Kate ditched yesterday's outdoorsy look for more formal attire.
    — Amy MacKelden, Harper's BAZAAR, 16 Jan. 2019

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