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outdoor

[out-dawr, -dohr] / ˈaʊtˌdɔr, -ˌdoʊr /
ADJECTIVE
in the open air
Synonyms
STRONGEST
rustic
STRONG
outside
WEAK
alfresco casual free garden healthful hilltop in the open informal invigorating mountain natural nature-loving out of the house out-of-doors patio picnic unrestricted woods yard
ADVERB
in the open air
Synonyms
STRONGEST
rustic
STRONG
outside
WEAK
alfresco casual free garden healthful hilltop in the open informal invigorating mountain natural nature-loving out of the house out-of-doors patio picnic unrestricted woods yard

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Public transit there feels more segmented, so traveling to Oakland can take a long time, and getting to outdoor or hiking destinations isn’t really feasible without a car.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 22, 2026

Many free activities are promoted to retirees such as the Cuenca symphony, museums, festivals and outdoor concerts.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 19, 2026

Ongoing studies are testing caffeine-enhanced bait in outdoor environments in Spain and examining how caffeine interacts with the poison itself.

From Science Daily • Apr. 18, 2026

On Thursday, the court heard so-called sleeping pods - sleeping bags designed for outdoor camping - should never have been introduced at the nursery.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

Over their heaviest outdoor clothes they wore great, bulky, bulging things strapped around them.

From "Secrets at Sea" by Richard Peck