outdoors

/'aut'dɔ:z/

Thân thiện

We play outdoors in the park on a sunny summer day.

Definition

1. Adverb:

   • Outside a building; in the open air: Used to describe an action or state that occurs or exists not inside any structure, but rather in the natural, open environment.

2. Noun:

   • (The) outdoors: Refers to the natural world outside of buildings; the open air environment, often associated with nature, fresh air, and recreational activities.

Examples of Usage

• Adverb:

  • The children love to play outdoors. (The children love to play in the open air, not inside a building.)
  • We decided to eat outdoors because the weather was so nice. (We chose to have our meal in the open air.)

• Noun:

  • He has a great love for the outdoors. (He has a strong affection for activities and environments in nature.)
  • Camping is a good way to enjoy the outdoors. (Camping is an activity that allows one to experience the natural, open-air environment.)

Advanced Usage

• "To be (or spend time) outdoors": To be outside in the open air.

  • After being inside all week, I just want to be outdoors. (I desire to be in the open air after a period spent inside.)

• "The great outdoors": An emphatic phrase referring to vast, natural, open-air environments, especially in a rural or wilderness setting.

  • They went hiking to experience the great outdoors. (They went hiking to immerse themselves in a vast natural environment.)

Variants and Related Words

• Outdoor (adjective): Located in, done in, or suited to the open air.

  • We have an outdoor swimming pool. (Our swimming pool is located outside, in the open air.)

• Outdoorsy (adjective): Fond of or associated with outdoor activities.

  • She's a very outdoorsy person who loves hiking and camping. (She is a person who enjoys activities in the open air.)

Synonyms

• Outside (adverb/noun): In or to the open air; the external side or surface.
• Al fresco (adverb): In the open air (often used for dining).
• In the open air (phrase): Exposed to the atmosphere; not inside.

Related Phrases

• "Brave the outdoors": To go outside despite unpleasant weather conditions.

  • We braved the outdoors despite the light rain. (We went outside even though it was raining a little.)

• "A breath of (the) outdoors": A short experience of fresh, open air.

  • I need to step out for a breath of the outdoors. (I need to go outside briefly to experience the fresh air.)

Học thuật

Adverb

1. outside a building
   • in summer we play outside

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

Từ đồng nghĩa

• outside
• out of doors
• alfresco
• out-of-doors
• open air
• open