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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Annie Archer, Travel + Leisure, 27 May 2025
She’s been an editor at Better Homes & Gardens since 2022 and specializes in topics such as garden and outdoor products, wildlife, and pest control.
—Brandi Fuller, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 May 2025
Adding reliable and durable seating to patios, porches, and backyards is the first step in making your outdoor space as inviting as possible.
—Ali Faccenda, People.com, 27 May 2025
According to People, the ceremony was set in beautiful outdoor scenery including cascading waterfalls, grand staircases, and mountaintop views, all witnessed by 250 guests.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 27 May 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 31 May. 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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