outdoors
/'aut'dɔ:z/
Definition
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.
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.)
Adverb
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outside a building
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in summer we play outside
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Noun
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where the air is unconfined
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he wanted to get outdoors a little
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the concert was held in the open air
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camping in the open
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