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outdoorsman

noun
out·​doors·​man | \ ËŒau̇t-ˈdȯrz-mÉ™n How to pronounce outdoorsman (audio) , ˈau̇t-ˈdȯrz-\

Definition of outdoorsman

: one who spends much time in the outdoors or in outdoor activities

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Other Words from outdoorsman

outdoorsmanship \ ËŒau̇t-​ˈdȯrz-​ËŒship How to pronounce outdoorsmanship (audio) , ˈau̇t-​ˈdȯrz-​ \ noun

Examples of outdoorsman in a Sentence

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An avid outdoorsman who loves to fish, hike and snowboard, Robb stepped away from the grind for a few months to take a regular singing gig in the Colorado ski resort town of Vail. Nancy Kruh, PEOPLE.com, "A George Strait Song Lit a Career Fire Under Newcomer Teddy Robb: 'I Was Like, Wow, I Feel Alive!'," 3 Sep. 2019 Even in the centuries since, these lands have persisted as a rugged sanctum for outdoorsmen. Zach Montague, New York Times, "An Adirondack Wilderness All Your Own," 22 July 2019 Designed by two outdoorsmen and fly-fishing guides, the trail is an ideal way for fly-fishers of all skill levels and ages to learn the art of fly-fishing. Lynn O’rourke Hayes, The Know, "Get hooked on these 5 great vacation spots for fly-fishing," 1 Aug. 2019 Leonardo DiCaprio and Tobey Maguire stayed there for Maguire’s 40th birthday, and the Rolling Stones have embraced their inner outdoorsmen as well. Candice Yacono, Orange County Register, "Where is paradise? Right near Missoula, Montana," 29 July 2019 Even with a severe brain injury and no likely chance of returning to his earlier life as an aspiring lawyer, avid reader and outdoorsman, Elia Lewin-Tankel’s recovery has been miraculous, his friends and colleagues said. Evan Sernoffsky, SFChronicle.com, "SFPD officer’s miraculous recovery after hit-and-run left him severely brain-damaged," 9 July 2019 The lifelong outdoorsman was surprised by how many of his students didn’t know basic survival skills, such as how to build a shelter or start a fire. Susan Shain, The Atlantic, "When Your Final Exam Is Surviving the Wilderness," 5 June 2019 But Zinke, a former Navy SEAL and Montana Congressman, billed himself as an outdoorsman who believed in protecting public lands. Umair Irfan, Vox, "Ryan Zinke to resign as Interior Secretary at the end of the year," 15 Dec. 2018 Duane was an avid outdoorsman, and enjoyed spending time with his family at their vacation home in the mountains of North Carolina. OrlandoSentinel.com, "Deaths in Central Florida: 7/3," 3 July 2018

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First Known Use of outdoorsman

1918, in the meaning defined above

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outdoorsman

noun

English Language Learners Definition of outdoorsman

: a man who likes outdoor activities