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outdoorsy

adjective
out·​doorsy | \ ËŒau̇t-ˈdȯr-zÄ“ How to pronounce outdoorsy (audio) \

Definition of outdoorsy

1 : relating to, characteristic of, or appropriate for the outdoors He has remodeled 60 of the stores, making them more outdoorsy, with more camping and fishing gear hanging on the walls.— Christopher Palmeri outdoorsy clothing/equipment
2 : fond of outdoor activities … both were outdoorsy types who preferred canoeing, hiking and skiing to fancy parties.— Dan Rottenberg

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Synonyms & Antonyms for outdoorsy

Synonyms

alfresco, open-air, out-of-door (or out-of-doors), outdoor (also outdoors)

Antonyms

indoor

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Examples of outdoorsy in a Sentence

a retirement community offering tennis, golf, and other outdoorsy activities

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And again, hunting and firearms enthusiasts voiced concerns that the company was drifting away from its outdoorsy roots, as the Associated Press noted. Derek Hawkins, Washington Post, "A tragedy at Walmart, a store with a complex history of gun sales," 3 Aug. 2019 Like many outdoorsy adventurers, Jespersen and Ueland were drawn to Morocco’s High Atlas, or Idraren Draren—Mountains of Mountains—as they are known in the Berber language. Rachel Monroe, Outside Online, "Last winter, Moroccan officials found two hikers dead on the trail to the highest peak in the Atlas Mountains. The international investigation that followed revealed the fragility of the adventure travel economy, as well as what happens when a small tourist hub is suddenly made strange by violence.," 29 July 2019 The outdoorsy shorts feature plenty of pockets to fit all of your hiking or everything day needs. James Love, Essence, "Take A Hike In Outdoor Voices New RecTrek Hike Shorts," 2 Aug. 2019 Back in the forties and fifties, women wore a lot of makeup and lipstick and eyeliner but Jackie embraced an outdoorsy American look. Liz Mcneil, PEOPLE.com, "From Pond's Cold Cream to Self-Care: Jackie Kennedy's Beauty Secrets to Mark Her 90th Birthday," 28 July 2019 This month, sleep under the stars at one of the wooden A-frame tents at the Eastwind Hotel & Bar, which also has conventional rooms for less outdoorsy travelers. Mark Ellwood, Condé Nast Traveler, "The Best Places to Visit in July," 29 May 2019 Lake District National Park offers all of the beautiful adventures an outdoorsy person could want on a scenic trip across England. Taylor Mead, House Beautiful, "Kate Middleton Vacationed in Lake District, England as a Child and You Should, Too," 12 June 2019 Today, Hill and her partner are raising two outdoorsy kids in Ventura, California. Danielle Williams, SELF, "11 Adventurous Moms Worth Following on Instagram," 20 May 2019 Keep your summer in Nashville fun and interesting with music, family activities, outdoorsy events, nature activities, cultural events and more. Dawn Gilbertson, USA TODAY, "Spirit Airlines announces next new destination: booming Nashville," 3 June 2019

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First Known Use of outdoorsy

1911, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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outdoorsy

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English Language Learners Definition of outdoorsy

informal : enjoying outdoor activities

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