outdoorsy

adjective

ˌau̇t-ˈdȯr-zē How to pronounce outdoorsy (audio)
Definition of outdoorsynext
as in outdoor
of, relating to, or held in the open air a retirement community offering tennis, golf, and other outdoorsy activities

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Recent Examples of outdoorsy For outdoorsy types, climbing, hiking, river rafting, and swimming opportunities abound. — Maryam Siddiqi, Travel + Leisure, 13 July 2026 Her Son’s Comment Says It All The comments section was full of love for Anderson, who is quite outdoorsy. — Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Apr. 2026 Exceptionally capable, thoughtfully designed, and downright durable—this stroller is outdoorsy parent-approved. — Erica Zazo, Outside, 20 Feb. 2026 The family was outdoorsy, adventurous and gone most weekends in the winter, Reis said. — Kate Talerico, San Francisco Chronicle, 20 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for outdoorsy
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outdoor
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  • Think camping, outdoor work, or powering accessories at a track day.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 27 Oct. 2026
  • The improvements include new basketball courts, outdoor fitness equipment and the park system's first Bankshot court, an interactive basketball activity that challenges players to make shots using angled backboards.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 27 Oct. 2026
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“Outdoorsy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outdoorsy. Accessed 31 Oct. 2026.

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