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. Professor Jonas Buchli:

    The construction site for us, as a robotics researcher, is an interesting environment because it somewhere in between the completely planned and controlled environment of a factory or a lab floor, and the completely chaotic environment of outdoors, so it's kind of a semi-structured environment where we can test and develop the technology that is required for robots to move around and do useful things in such environments.

  2. Brian Boxer Wachler:

    If the outside temperature is extreme, then only spend the minimal amount of time outdoors necessary.

  3. James Maddux:

    Exercise can be a mental distraction from worrisome thoughts. We also know that being out in nature generally enhances our sense of well-being, so exercise that takes place outdoors, such as skiing in this study, should be especially helpful, engaging in a period of exercise can lead to a sense of accomplishment and a greater sense of self-efficacy( or self-confidence) that can lead to lower anxiety.

  4. Lynne Poole:

    We really liked the outdoors, eating out, nice restaurants close by.

  5. Adel Hagekhalil:

    If you look at water usage right now, 30 to 70 % of the water that is consumed in the home or in a business or an institution is mainly in the landscaping outdoors, we need to right now conserve every drop, re-prioritize how we use water to make sure it's only for basic health services, our livelihood, our indoor usage -- and not watering our lawn.

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