outdoor

adjective

out·​door ˈau̇t-ˌdȯr How to pronounce outdoor (audio)
ˈau̇t-ˈdȯr
variants or less commonly outdoors
ˈau̇t-ˌdȯrz,
ˈau̇t-ˈdȯrz How to pronounce outdoor (audio)
1
: of or relating to the outdoors
2
a
: performed outdoors
outdoor sports
b
: outdoorsy
an outdoor couple
3
: not enclosed : having no roof
an outdoor restaurant

Examples of outdoor in a Sentence

an outdoor picnic is always at the mercy of the weather, of course
Recent Examples on the Web The condo also includes 2,814 square feet of private rooftop patio space and shared amenities such as a heated outdoor pool, fitness center and guest suite. Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 8 Mar. 2024 Plans for a new, multi-use 15,000-seat outdoor venue, which could be expanded to 25,000 and host non-soccer events, are in place and have local support from government officials. Chris Biderman, Sacramento Bee, 8 Mar. 2024 There are murals and outdoor dining and plenty of photos ops around every corner. John Tufts, The Indianapolis Star, 8 Mar. 2024 The lot of the property covers a substantial area of 0.4-acre, complete with a pool for outdoor enjoyment. Bay Area Home Report, The Mercury News, 8 Mar. 2024 Live Nation was selected as the operator and booker for The Sunset, a forthcoming $93 million, 12,500-capacity outdoor music amphitheater from developer Notes Live to be built in Broken Arrow, Okla. Chris Eggertsen, Billboard, 8 Mar. 2024 Naturally, the sleek interiors are supplemented by a lush yard, an outdoor fireplace, and a large swimming pool. Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 8 Mar. 2024 Other dancers emerge dressed in outdoor gear and holding lanterns, orbs of lights and their own journals. Gloria Oladipo, Washington Post, 8 Mar. 2024 Heavy rain and wind led to constant delays, raising the question of why the tournament was taking place on an outdoor court during Cancún’s wet season. Abby Aguirre, Vogue, 6 Mar. 2024

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Word History

Etymology

out (of) door, out (of) doors

First Known Use

1748, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of outdoor was in 1748

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Cite this Entry

“Outdoor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/outdoor. Accessed 18 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

outdoor

adjective
out·​door ˌau̇t-ˌdō(ə)r How to pronounce outdoor (audio)
-ˌdȯ(ə)r
variants also outdoors
-ˌdō(ə)rz How to pronounce outdoor (audio)
-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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