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outdoor

adjective
out·​door | \ ˈau̇t-ËŒdȯr How to pronounce outdoor (audio) , ˈau̇t-ˈdȯr\
variants: or less commonly outdoors \ ˈau̇t-​ËŒdȯrz How to pronounce outdoors (audio) , ˈau̇t-​ˈdȯrz \

Definition of outdoor

1 : of or relating to the outdoors
2a : performed outdoors outdoor sports
b : outdoorsy an outdoor couple
3 : not enclosed : having no roof an outdoor restaurant

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Synonyms & Antonyms for outdoor

Synonyms

alfresco, open-air, out-of-door (or out-of-doors), outdoorsy

Antonyms

indoor

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Examples of outdoor in a Sentence

an outdoor picnic is always at the mercy of the weather, of course

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Cobble-stone streets get painted a fresh shade of green with bagpipers, folk bands, and Irish dancers performing non-stop throughout this outdoor event which takes place in the center of town. Holly Baumbach, chicagotribune.com, "Chicago’s end of summer festivals," 30 Aug. 2019 City Center has been rebranded as The BLVD, an exciting destination with six trendy district concepts for shopping, dining, entertainment and living, with pedestrian friendly streets and outdoor activities. Pier Simeri, azcentral, "Destination Avondale: City hot spots continue to gain traction," 28 Aug. 2019 Health officials recommend kids, pregnant women, adults age 65 or older, and people with heart disease, asthma or other respiratory conditions to limit outdoor activity if possible. oregonlive.com, "High heat, stagnant air prompt smog warning for Portland-Vancouver area," 28 Aug. 2019 The revitalization of the neighborhood surrounding the former St. Luke’s Medical Center on Shaker Boulevard will continue with the construction of a new affordable housing development and the addition of an outdoor events space. Jordyn Grzelewski, cleveland.com, "Townhouses, outdoor space planned near old St. Luke’s hospital as neighborhood revival effort continues," 26 Aug. 2019 The outdoor event is part English garden party and part New England clam bake, with women in period dresses and flamboyant hats flanked by men in blazers and brightly colored pants. Fortune, "Letter From Pebble Beach: What a Disappointing Classic Car Auction Tells us About the 1%—and the Economy," 24 Aug. 2019 Many outdoor events have been canceled, and residents are cautioned to use repellent containing DEET, avoid being outside between dusk and dawn, wear long-sleeve shirts and long pants, and dump any standing water. John Laidler, BostonGlobe.com, "Mosquitoes carrying EEE virus found west of Boston," 21 Aug. 2019 The most obvious outdoor event is the annual Kentucky State Fair, which takes over the Kentucky Exposition Center, 937 Phillips Lane, through Sunday. Kirby Adams, The Courier-Journal, "Summer's not over yet! Don't miss these free outdoor movies and concerts in Louisville," 20 Aug. 2019 The hospital workers, patients and visitors also will benefit from nearby housing, food and other amenities that will include a walking path, outdoor events and perhaps a farmer’s market. Meredith Cohn, baltimoresun.com, "Big retail, office development begins adjacent to new University of Maryland hospital in Prince George’s," 14 Aug. 2019

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First Known Use of outdoor

1748, in the meaning defined at sense 1

History and Etymology for outdoor

out (of) door, out (of) doors

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outdoor

adjective

English Language Learners Definition of outdoor

: done, used, or located outside a building

outdoor

adjective
out·​door | \ ˈau̇t-ËŒdȯr How to pronounce outdoor (audio) \

Kids Definition of outdoor

1 : used, being, or done outside an outdoor table outdoor sports
2 : preferring to spend time in the open air an outdoor person

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