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outdoor

[out-dawr, -dohr] / ˈaʊtˌdɔr, -ˌdoʊr /
ADJECTIVE
in the open air
Synonyms
STRONGEST
rustic
STRONG
outside
WEAK
alfresco casual free garden healthful hilltop in the open informal invigorating mountain natural nature-loving out of the house out-of-doors patio picnic unrestricted woods yard
ADVERB
in the open air
Synonyms
STRONGEST
rustic
STRONG
outside
WEAK
alfresco casual free garden healthful hilltop in the open informal invigorating mountain natural nature-loving out of the house out-of-doors patio picnic unrestricted woods yard

Example Sentences

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Residents have been asked to avoid outdoor burning.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026

Upon entering the home, guests are greeted with an expansive living area with a soaring ceiling, a chic fireplace, and access to the outdoor area.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 20, 2026

Ongoing studies are testing caffeine-enhanced bait in outdoor environments in Spain and examining how caffeine interacts with the poison itself.

From Science Daily • Apr. 18, 2026

The outdoor area at Yarm Wellness, on the corner of West Street and High Church Wynd, will officially open to the public at 13:30 BST on Saturday.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

Nixon’s older daughter, Tricia, was getting married that afternoon, and she had her heart set on an outdoor ceremony in the Rose Garden.

From "Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War" by Steve Sheinkin