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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Cities across affected regions have opened cooling centers for residents without air conditioning, with officials encouraging people to stay indoors and avoid outdoor activities during peak heat hours.
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Adeola Adeosun, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 July 2025
Frankfort, Kentucky, offers attractions beyond the State Capitol, including historical sites, distilleries, and outdoor activities.
—Hannah Pinski, The Courier-Journal, 26 July 2025
Besides country music and hot chicken, Nashville offers plenty of outdoor recreational activities and is in close proximity to beautiful state parks, cascading waterfalls and miles of hiking trails, making the region a premier destination for outdoor enthusiasts.
—Diana Leyva, The Tennessean, 26 July 2025
Wear lightweight, light-colored clothing and limit outdoor activities during the hottest parts of the day (usually 3–7 p.m.).
—Marley Malenfant, Austin American Statesman, 26 July 2025
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Adeola Adeosun, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 July 2025
Frankfort, Kentucky, offers attractions beyond the State Capitol, including historical sites, distilleries, and outdoor activities.
—Hannah Pinski, The Courier-Journal, 26 July 2025
Besides country music and hot chicken, Nashville offers plenty of outdoor recreational activities and is in close proximity to beautiful state parks, cascading waterfalls and miles of hiking trails, making the region a premier destination for outdoor enthusiasts.
—Diana Leyva, The Tennessean, 26 July 2025
Wear lightweight, light-colored clothing and limit outdoor activities during the hottest parts of the day (usually 3–7 p.m.).
—Marley Malenfant, Austin American Statesman, 26 July 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 29 Jul. 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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