out-of-doors

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out-of-doors

The children play games out-of-doors on a sunny afternoon.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • The area or space outside buildings; the open air: "out-of-doors" refers to the natural environment that is not enclosed by walls or a roof. It emphasizes being in the open, unconfined space.
Usage
  • "Out-of-doors" is used as a singular noun, typically preceded by "the" (e.g., ). It describes the general concept of the outdoor environment.
  • It is a formal or literary synonym for "outdoors" or "open air."
Examples
  • Noun:
    • After being inside all week, she longed for the fresh air of the out-of-doors.
    • Children should spend more time in the out-of-doors for their health.
    • The event was moved to the out-of-doors due to the beautiful weather.
Advanced Usage
  • "the great out-of-doors": A phrase used to poetically or emphatically refer to nature, wilderness, or vast open spaces.
    • He loved hiking and exploring the great out-of-doors.
Variants and Related Words
  • Outdoors (noun/adverb): The more common, modern form with the same meaning.
    • We ate outdoors. (adverb)
    • I prefer the outdoors. (noun)
  • Open air (noun phrase): A direct synonym.
    • a concert in the open air
  • Al fresco (adverb/adjective): An Italian loan phrase meaning "in the open air," often used for dining.
    • an al fresco lunch
Synonyms
  • Open air
  • Outdoors
  • Fresh air
  • Nature (in a broader sense)
Related Idioms
  • A breath of (the) out-of-doors: Refers to a refreshing experience of being outside.
    • After the long meeting, I needed a breath of the out-of-doors.
out-of-doors

The children play games out-of-doors on a sunny afternoon.

Noun
  1. where the air is unconfined
    • he wanted to get outdoors a little
    • the concert was held in the open air
    • camping in the open

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