OUTDOORS Synonyms: 26 Similar and Opposite Words

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adverb

ˌau̇t-ˈdȯrz

Definition of outdoors

as in outside

in or into the open air please wait until you're outdoors to light up your cigarette

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outdoors

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noun

as in wilderness

that part of the physical world that is removed from human habitation our family loves to hike and camp in the great outdoors

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Recent Examples of outdoors

Adverb

Potting and Repotting Triostar Stromanthe These plants grow well in containers outdoors and indoors. — Lauren David, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Oct. 2026 Everyday stress was the primary factor with 36% of participants saying that feeling overwhelmed prompted them to seek solace outdoors, as per the survey. — Gagandeep Singh, Sacbee.com, 24 Oct. 2026

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This exercise immerses you in the outdoors and encourages you to appreciate even the smallest patches of green. — Jancee Dunn, New York Times, 25 June 2026 Following Saturday's incident, the Beech Grove VFD offered tips about lightning safety in the outdoors that included getting out of lakes, ponds, and pools immediately; avoiding sheltering under isolated trees; and moving away from fences, windmills, and power lines. — David Chiu, PEOPLE, 15 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for outdoors

Recent Examples of Synonyms for outdoors

Adverb

That has forced people waiting for emergency care into a large white tent outside, which was put up during the COVID-19 pandemic.

— Melody Petersen, Los Angeles Times, 25 Oct. 2026
Without skipping a beat, the boys run outside, pick up colorful leather balls and launch into a juggling competition.

— Julie Bourdin, NPR, 25 Oct. 2026

Definition of outside

Noun

This is Samburu—the gateway to Kenya’s untamed northern frontier, and the setting for Sasaab, one of the continent’s most striking wilderness lodges.

— Luke Abrahams, Vogue, 27 Oct. 2026
The rule was the culmination of a sweeping inventory of land conducted by the Forest Service in which the agency had marked certain forests as prime acreage for wilderness protection.

— Kirk Siegler, NPR, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of wilderness

Adverb

Most people are busy working, busy being parents, busy just being out there juggling.

— Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2026
The Senate hopeful is looking to Obama in shoring up support for the traditionally Democratic demographic and broaden el Sayed’s coalition 10 days out from the midterm elections.

— Carter Schroppe, The Washington Examiner, 24 Oct. 2026

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