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 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 This sage in particular diffuses something outdoorsy, authentic, and evergreen that feels comforting and nostalgic. — Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 1 Dec. 2025 Come summer, locals living in Bend, Oregon, love the warm-weather tradition of floating along the Deschutes River right through the gorgeous and outdoorsy Central Oregon town. — Terry Ward, Travel + Leisure, 17 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for outdoorsy
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  • The agency also adopted additional security measures, such as surrounding the president with bullet-resistant glass at outdoor events.
    — Bart Jansen, USA Today, 3 July 2026
  • White detailed a bizarre, almost miraculous weather event that saved the outdoor fight night just as things looked grim.
    — Alejandro Avila OutKick, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026
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“Outdoorsy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outdoorsy. Accessed 9 Jul. 2026.

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