adv · noun · verb · 6 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot
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/aʊtˈdɔː(ɹ)z/
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rhymes with -ɔː(ɹ)z
CMU ARPABET:AW1 T D AO1 R Z
Digits mark lexical stress: 1 primary, 2 secondary, 0 unstressed.
1
adv
Meaning 1
Not inside a house or under covered structure; unprotected; in the open air.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: not-comparable
Examples
They went outdoors to light up their cigarettes.
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: alfresco, withoutdoors
Antonyms: none provided
2
noun
Meaning 2
The environment outside of enclosed structures.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: uncountable
Qualifier: often preceded by the
Examples
He won't leave his house: he's afraid of the outdoors.
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: indoors
3
noun
Meaning 3
The natural environment in the open air, countryside away from cities and buildings.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: uncountable
Qualifier: often preceded by the
Examples
She loves the outdoors, for its freedom and fresh air.
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: great outdoors, God's country
Antonyms: none provided
4
verb
Meaning 4
third-person singular simple present indicative of outdoor
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract