What does outdoors mean?

Definitions for outdoors
ˌaʊtˈdɔrz, -ˈdoʊrzout·doors

This dictionary definitions page includes all the possible meanings, example usage and translations of the word outdoors.

Princeton's WordNet

  1. outdoors, out-of-doors, open air, openadverb

    where the air is unconfined

    "he wanted to get outdoors a little"; "the concert was held in the open air"; "camping in the open"

  2. outside, outdoors, out of doors, alfrescoadverb

    outside a building

    "in summer we play outside"

GCIDE

  1. Outdoorsadverb

    Out of the house; out of doors; in the open air; abroad.

Wiktionary

  1. outdoorsnoun

    The environment outside of enclosed structures; the natural environment in the open air.

    She loves the outdoors.

  2. outdoorsadverb

    Not inside a house or under covered structure; unprotected; in the open air.

    They went outdoors to light up their cigarettes.

ChatGPT

  1. outdoors

    Outdoors refers to any area that is outside the confines of a building or a shelter. This can include spaces such as parks, forests, beaches, gardens, among others. Essentially, it is any open-air environment not enclosed by walls and a roof, typically exposing one to natural elements such as sunlight, wind, and rain.

Wikidata

  1. Outdoors

    Any area in or into the open air; outside a building or shelter.

Editors Contribution

  1. outdoorsadjective

    In nature

    We love spending time outdoors as much as possible.


    Submitted by MaryC on February 11, 2020  

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of outdoors in Chaldean Numerology is: 4

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of outdoors in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1

Examples of outdoors in a Sentence

  1. Producer Yoshi Stone:

    Obviously I can’t predict what the reaction to the show will be but I know that childbirth is a very hot topic for a lot of people and I know that people make different choices… We were focusing on a group of people who chose to be outdoors, it’s certainly not our intention to influence anyone’s choices surrounding birth.

  2. Ryan Malosh:

    Higher-risk activities are those that are indoors, with poor ventilation and lots of people for long periods of time, lower-risk activities are outdoors, with ample space to socially distance, few people outside your household, and for shorter periods of time.

  3. La Rosa:

    The first family encourages families and children to celebrate Halloween outdoors in their neighborhoods or other outdoor venues.

  4. Andrew Friedson:

    University of Denver economist Andrew Friedson, who authored the study, speculated that the protests could have had a limited impact since they took place outdoors.It could be the fact that these events were outdoors. It could be that [ protestors ] are wearing masks. It could be the fact that these events are being driven by young people, and young people are much less likely to be symptomatic.

  5. Wyn Wiley:

    Queer people are really kept out of the outdoors, i'm really trying to rewrite that story for Wyn Wiley and other people.

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