How to Use outdoors in a Sentence

outdoors

1 of 3 adverb
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  • The game is meant to be played outdoors.
  • I went outdoors for some fresh air.
  • He worked outdoors all afternoon.
  • These clouds can even form outdoors if the wind is still.
    — Ella Nilsen, CNN, 20 Mar. 2024
  • The garland is 6 feet long and can be used indoors and outdoors.
    — Nicole Pyles, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Dec. 2023
  • Like many wreaths, it can be used outdoors as long as it’s covered.
    — Quincy Bulin, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Oct. 2023
  • That's why the best boat shoes for men are go-to summer shoes for active guys who spend a lot of time outdoors.
    — Maverick Li, Men's Health, 14 June 2023
  • In the sweet post, Rahm shared a photo of his family outdoors.
    — Kimberlee Speakman, Peoplemag, 30 Mar. 2024
  • These can be used outdoors and even come with a remote control and are much safer than a naked flame.
    — Samantha Booth, Rolling Stone, 10 Nov. 2023
  • In the upload, the couple enjoyed some time outdoors on a sunny day.
    — Angel Saunders, Peoplemag, 8 Mar. 2024
  • Over the years, LoCicero has posted photos and videos of his time outdoors.
    — Jessica Booth, Peoplemag, 21 Sep. 2023
  • Opt for sunglasses and a wide-brimmed hat when outdoors.
    — Anthea Levi, Health, 30 Oct. 2023
  • Given the spectacular views, most will want to spend the bulk of their time outdoors.
    — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 23 Aug. 2023
  • What's more fun than a warm summer evening outdoors watching a movie under the stars?
    — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 June 2023
  • This duo pulls double duty as a bassinet and play space and can be used indoors and outdoors.
    — Katrina Cossey, Parents, 16 Dec. 2023
  • But the group did briefly disrupt the meeting by chanting from a nearby spot outdoors.
    — Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Nov. 2023
  • This dense, 24-inch wreath can be used both indoors and outdoors to add a glow to your Christmas display.
    — Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 28 Nov. 2023
  • Since festivals are outdoors, bringing along the best SPF for your face and body is key, even if there's no sun in sight.
    — Andrea Navarro, Glamour, 12 Apr. 2024
  • The doormat is perfect for your front door, whether inside or outdoors.
    — Lee Alisha Williams, Southern Living, 6 July 2023
  • The experience is available inside in front of the kitchen, or outdoors in the garden.
    — Tamara Gane, Chron, 12 May 2023
  • The district advises people to wear long sleeves and pants when outdoors to avoid bug bites.
    — Hanh Truong, Sacramento Bee, 27 Feb. 2024
  • Perhaps to be in the great outdoors when nature’s greatest site appears.
    — Jamie Carter, Forbes, 29 Feb. 2024
  • Stay safe on the hiking trail Hiking is a great way to spend time outdoors, learn more about flora and fauna and get your heart rate up.
    — Catherine Garcia, The Week, 17 June 2023
  • The villa is wrapped with bi-fold doors that seamlessly connect the indoors and outdoors, so the entire floor feels breezy and open.
    — Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 31 May 2023
  • It's made of fade-resistant, durable plastic and is designed to be left outdoors.
    — Janae McKenzie, House Beautiful, 5 Sep. 2023
  • According to the report, 75% of all deaths have happened outdoors.
    — The Arizona Republic, 24 Aug. 2023
  • The runway show gathered its audience outdoors to watch models walk through the snow in ski wear as well as new puffers and snow coats.
    — Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 5 Feb. 2024
  • The first pic, a selfie, shows Paltrow and Falchuk lounging on a pair of cushioned chairs outdoors and smiling at the camera with wet hair and bare chests.
    — Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 30 June 2023
  • Some guests sleep outdoors next to one of the vegetable plots and near the open kitchen, fitted with a wood-burning stove and shaded by recycled tarps and netting.
    — Laurie Ochoa, Los Angeles Times, 12 Apr. 2024
  • But Take Note This can be a messy activity, so be sure to let your little explorer dig out their dinosaurs outdoors or over a big trash bag for easy cleanup.
    — Ashley Ziegler, Parents, 13 Apr. 2024
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outdoors

2 of 3 noun
  • With fall right around the corner, check out some of the great finds for the outdoors.
    — Mark Heim | Mheim@al.com, al, 12 Oct. 2022
  • Watch the video above to see all the adventures Fig has in the outdoors.
    — Akira Olivia Kumamoto, USA TODAY, 24 Aug. 2021
  • In his spare time, Alexander Clark loved to fish and soak in the outdoors.
    — Rachel Fradette, The Indianapolis Star, 26 Apr. 2022
  • Of course, the outdoors are always right at your doorstep.
    — Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 17 May 2022
  • This is a good way to reduce the use of toilet paper in the outdoors.
    — Los Angeles Times, 12 Nov. 2020
  • Early in the lockdown, players found ways to keep fit in the outdoors.
    — Dave Birkett, Detroit Free Press, 11 Mar. 2021
  • The days are getting longer and the great outdoors is beckoning.
    — Delaney Nothaft, USA TODAY, 16 June 2023
  • Finish with a layer of clear polyurethane spray paint to make the wreath suitable for the outdoors.
    — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Oct. 2022
  • The living space gives a wide view of the outdoors with its oversized skylight and glass door.
    — Ingrid Vasquez, Peoplemag, 3 Feb. 2024
  • Plants and a riot of floral patterns bring in the outdoors.
    — House Beautiful, 8 Apr. 2021
  • If your dad loves the great outdoors and plans to go camping in the coming months, get him this sleek LED lantern.
    — Dale Arden Chong, Men's Health, 1 June 2022
  • Through learning, kids have fun just being kids in the outdoors.
    — Kelly Wilkinson, The Indianapolis Star, 7 July 2022
  • The mix of suites, double queens, and studios—23 of which are on the top floor—invite you to linger without being shut off from the outdoors.
    — Stirling Kelso, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Nov. 2020
  • Big days in the outdoors are fueled by rest and recovery.
    — Outside Online, 1 July 2022
  • Believe it or not, these intrepid cats with a taste for the outdoors are not an anomaly.
    — Sarah Sekula, USA TODAY, 23 Feb. 2021
  • My parents were from Vietnam and weren’t into the outdoors or firearms.
    — John B. Snow, Field & Stream, 24 Nov. 2020
  • The flames of Cataldo’s passion for the outdoors were fanned at an early age by tales of his elders.
    — Bob Humphrey, Outdoor Life, 11 Jan. 2021
  • Semb recalled that in recent years Schneider grew to love the outdoors.
    — Bill Glauber, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 18 Mar. 2021
  • What did the great outdoors mean to you during quarantine?
    — Alex Frank, Rolling Stone, 30 June 2021
  • Trailtessa events aim to bust stereotypes about women in the outdoors.
    — Chelsey Lewis, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 22 Apr. 2021
  • Like peanut butter and jelly, jerky and the outdoors just seem to go together.
    — The Editors, Field & Stream, 16 Nov. 2020
  • Canyoning brings you up and down the sides of cliffs and through rivers and waterfalls to show you the great outdoors from every angle.
    — Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 23 Aug. 2023
  • The Kylie Skin founder has been enjoying the great outdoors with her two children, Stormi, 5, and Aire, 17 months.
    — Celeste McCauley, Peoplemag, 16 Sep. 2023
  • New to the lineup is an adaptable and lightweight men’s hiking shoe, the Satoru Trail LT, built for spending time in the outdoors.
    — Wendy Altschuler, Forbes, 11 June 2021
  • For many, summer means fishing, camping and plenty of time in the outdoors.
    — Naomi Stock, Anchorage Daily News, 26 May 2022
  • Overlanding is the autophile’s way to plunge into the outdoors.
    — Matt Crisara, Popular Mechanics, 4 Oct. 2021
  • The outdoors have always been a sanctuary—even more so since the advent of the pandemic.
    — Erin Prater, Fortune, 9 July 2022
  • Those wishing to immerse themselves in the outdoors can camp at one of Clear Lake State Park's four campgrounds.
    — Megan Marples, CNN, 3 Feb. 2022
  • The couple is seen spending time in the great outdoors in all four shots, the last of which includes a snap with their 2-year-old son, August Philip Hawke.
    — Jen Juneau, Peoplemag, 3 May 2023
  • There will be seamless access to the outdoors from nearly every room.
    — Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 4 Jan. 2024
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outdoors

3 of 3 adjective
  • But, lovers of the outdoors and long days don’t have to throw up their arms in defeat.
    — Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 16 Nov. 2023
  • Exploring Rio's wild side The outdoors life is half the fun of being in Rio.
    — Tom Yarwood, theweek, 7 Jan. 2024
  • The Landscape To make a room feel connected to the outdoors, greenery is a must.
    — Marisa Spyker, Southern Living, 18 Dec. 2023
  • Below, there’s an outdoors sitting area with a pair of chairs.
    — Christopher Reynolds, Los Angeles Times, 27 Feb. 2024
  • Mosby said many have been coming to their shifts with wet rags around their necks, as most of their work is outdoors.
    — Macie Goldfarb, CNN, 26 July 2023
  • Kayaking is a great way to enjoy the outdoors and explore lakes, rivers, and coastal areas at your own pace.
    — Kevin Brouillard, Travel + Leisure, 29 Aug. 2023
  • Valley 101 talked to some avid outdoors folk to get some suggestions.
    — Kaely Monahan, The Arizona Republic, 4 Sep. 2023
  • Regardless, the Ibex Wool Aire Hoodie is a top-notch choice for the active outdoors person.
    — Lindsey Lapointe, Field & Stream, 3 Aug. 2023
  • Aguilera shared two photos from the outdoors trip of her and Max posing in matching cowboy hats in the RV's doorway.
    — Ariana Quihuiz, Peoplemag, 20 Sep. 2023
  • At least in dual-motor form, the Ram 1500 REV will offer four-wheel steering for tighter turning for the outdoors or in parking lots.
    — Austin Irwin, Car and Driver, 13 Feb. 2023
  • In one of the home’s three bedrooms, an entire bedroom wall unfolds to the outdoors, similar to a drawbridge at the entrance of a castle.
    — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 3 Sep. 2023
  • Amazon This is an outdoors essential that does the work like no other without charging a huge sum of fees.
    — Maverick Li, Men's Health, 12 June 2023
  • Learning how to paddle your own canoe is one of the more rewarding skills an outdoors person can pick up.
    — Matthew Every, Field & Stream, 14 Dec. 2023
  • For outdoors sports – like football and soccer – young athletes are practicing and playing in the heat for often hours at a time.
    — Justin Miller Communications Specialist Alabama Cooperative Extension System, al, 29 Aug. 2023
  • Choose materials such as wood, leather, and stone that are a nod to the outdoors, and opt for muted, organic tones in your color schemes.
    — Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Feb. 2023
  • Rompola shared this video with a local news station, which edited it down into a short clip for the outdoors segment of their program.
    — Richard P. Smith, Outdoor Life, 13 Mar. 2023
  • Church and Wallen recently teamed up to purchase Field & Stream magazine and relaunch the outdoors brand online and in a print product.
    — Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 15 Feb. 2024
  • Two massive tree trunks, debarked and smoothly polished, bring more of the outdoors feeling inside.
    — David Caraccio, Sacramento Bee, 21 Feb. 2024
  • Terraces overlook the gardens, connecting the second story to the outdoors and drawing guests throughout the home.
    — Spencer Elliott, Forbes, 13 Feb. 2024
  • Cai has a passion for the outdoors and added technical insights about what to look for in a pair of snow boots based on traction, warmth, waterproofing, and value.
    — Calin Van Paris, Peoplemag, 10 Feb. 2024
  • Fall brings colorful leaves and mild temperatures that make exploring the outdoors all the more ideal.
    — Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 20 Sep. 2023
  • Many of these groups are holding hikes and other outdoors activities in honor of Juneteenth.
    — Char Adams, NBC News, 18 June 2023
  • Sarah Woodall, an outdoors vlogger who lives just on the east side of Death Valley in Tecopa, managed to experience the intermittent lake just in time.
    — Jireh Deng, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2024
  • The Hell Gap could work well as a hunting, camping, and general outdoors knife, but could also serve as a low-profile full tang knife for everyday carry.
    — Justin Park, Popular Mechanics, 7 July 2023
  • Founded in 1892 as an outdoors outfitter, selling fishing rods and hunting rifles, Abercrombie had long been a favorite of the leisured elite.
    — Natalia Mehlman Petrzela, The New Republic, 14 Aug. 2023
  • Charles Gearing is an outdoors journalism intern for the Statesman Journal.
    — Charles Gearing, USA TODAY, 11 May 2023
  • Annijke Wade is an adaptive athlete who is passionate about making the outdoors and mountain biking a safe space for all.
    — Tanvi Kumar, Outside Online, 6 Mar. 2023
  • Learn more › Tomahawks are a traditional tool for outdoors folks.
    — Jim Cobb, Field & Stream, 14 June 2023
  • Bringing the outdoors inside has been a major trend in recent years, and perhaps nothing reflects this more than the botanical wallpaper trend.
    — Amanda Lauren, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 June 2023
  • Outdoors/Adventure Trails are places for people to relax, exercise and have fun outdoors.
    — Yereth Rosen, Anchorage Daily News, 18 Apr. 2023

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