outdoors1 adverboutdoors2 noun
outdoorsout‧doors1 /ˌaʊtˈdɔːz $ -ˈdɔːrz/ ●●○ adverb 
EXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES
- He used to work outdoors even in the middle of winter.
- And perhaps the most striking of all; a pink caned plant which unfortunately isn't hardy enough to survive outdoors.
- If he wants to sit outdoors sometimes or eat with us.
- It is waterproof and can be used outdoors.
- Janir and I were still living in the Jahnkes' tiny cabin, so we spent most, of the day outdoors.
- Now when he wants go get outdoors he finds so many ways barred to him.
- Off one corner, an octagonal tower walled with mirrors Margarett left outdoors one winter to weather to an appropriate cloudiness.
- Sessions will take place both indoors at the centre and outdoors on the adjacent comprehensive school playing fields.
- There are others that are just absolutely filthy because they live outdoors.
Longman Language Activatornot inside a building
· When I woke up it was still dark outside.· It's such a nice day. Why don't you play outside?· Outside, joggers in shorts and t-shirts ran by.
: out in/under/there etc · Parents stood out in the rain waiting to collect their children from school.· We camped and slept out under the stars every night.· What's that dog doing out there in our yard?
not inside any buildings - use this especially to talk about pleasant or healthy things that you do outside: · We often eat outdoors on summer evenings.· Kids should spend as much time out of doors as possible.· Move the pots outdoors as soon as there is no more danger of frost.
not inside a building, but outside where the air is fresh: · Mexicans traditionally dry chillies in the open air.out in the open air: · It was nice to be out in the open air after being stuck in the office all day.
WORD SETSaprès-ski, nounbackpack, nounbackyard, nounbandstand, nounbarbecue, nounbarbecue, verbbarbie, nounbarker, nounBBQ, nounbeach ball, nounbeach chair, nounbeachcomber, nounbedroll, nounbig dipper, nounbig top, nounbig wheel, nounbilly, nounbirdseed, nounbird table, nounbivouac, nounbivouac, verbbloodhound, nounboardwalk, nounboating, nounbonfire, nounboomerang, nounbooth, nounbotanical garden, nounbriquette, nouncamp, verbcamper, nouncampground, nouncampsite, nouncampstool, nouncaravan, nouncaravanning, nouncoarse fishing, nouncompass, nouncrampon, nouncrest, verbcruise, verbcruise, nouncruiser, nouncyclist, noundovecot, noundriving range, nounduckboards, noundune buggy, nounfair, nounfairground, nounFerris wheel, nounfête, nounfield glasses, nounfish, verbfisherman, nounfishing, nounfishing line, nounfishing rod, nounfishing tackle, nounflysheet, nounFrisbee, nounfunfair, noungarden party, noungazebo, nounghost train, nounground cloth, noungroundsheet, noungun dog, nounguy, nounhammock, nounhamper, nounhelter-skelter, nounhen house, nounhide, nounhike, nounhike, verbhiker, nounhorsey, adjectiveiron rations, nounjungle gym, nounlido, nounlounger, nounmap-reading, nounmarina, nounmarquee, nounmaze, nounmenagerie, nounmerry-go-round, nounmetal detector, nounminiature golf, nounmonkey bars, nounmud, nounmudbath, nounmuddy, adjectivemud pie, nounnature reserve, nounnook, nounnudist, nounoutdoors, adverboutdoorsy, adjectiveoutfitter, nounpack, nounpack trip, nounpaddle, nounpaddle, verbpaddling pool, nounpageant, nounparade, nounparasol, nounpark, nounpark keeper, nounparkland, nounpatio, nounpavilion, nounpeg, nounpiton, nounpothole, nounPrimus, nounpromenade, nounPunch and Judy show, nounpunt, verbPYO, ramble, verbramble, nounrambler, nounrecreation ground, nounrest area, nounride, nounrod, nounroller coaster, nounroundabout, nounrubber dinghy, nounrucksack, nounrunner, nounRV, nounsailing, nounsailing boat, nounsandcastle, nounshooting stick, nounsite, nounsledge, verbsleeping bag, nounspeleology, nounsport, nounstate park, nounstock car, nounsub-aqua, adjectivesummerhouse, nounsunbathe, verbsundial, nounsun-drenched, adjectivesun lounger, nounsun-worshipper, nounsurfboard, nounswing, nounswing set, nountent, nountheme park, nountoboggan, verbtool, verbtootle, verbtopless, adjectivetorch, nountrain spotter, nounwading pool, nounwalk, nounwalker, nounwalking, nounwater bottle, nounwigwam, nounwilderness area, nounwoodcraft, nounyachting, nounyachtsman, nounyachtswoman, noun
COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES
a keep-fit enthusiastCOLLOCATIONS FROM THE CORPUSVERB
a keep-fit enthusiast· In very cold or icy weather some form of indoor exercise is preferable to going outdoors.· We children went outdoors and played among ourselves.· Wash your face at least half an hour before you go outdoors.· He decides to get dressed and go outdoors.· Avoid going outdoors for about an hour or so.· Try to avoid going outdoors in very cold or icy weather.
PHRASES FROM OTHER ENTRIES
outside, not in a building SYN out of doors OPP indoors: - But these two weren't dressing up for the great outdoors.
- In fact, anything can happen in the great outdoors.
- In the great outdoors, the merit of any feats become meaningless.
- Other sights: If you grow bored with the great outdoors or just want to warm up, you have many options.
- Save it for the garden or the great outdoors.
- Try to be as tolerant with the views of other human beings as you are with the great outdoors.
- While some people have a natural aptitude for living in the great outdoors, success usually has little to do with intelligence.
It’s warm enough to eat outdoors tonight. He wants a job that will let him work outdoors.outdoors1 adverboutdoors2 noun
outdoorsoutdoors2 noun EXAMPLES FROM THE CORPUS
- Although he later downplayed his athletic achievements, Mr Packard loved the outdoors and often took associates on hunting or camping trips.
- Anything going on in the outdoors which interests, irritates or simply makes you laugh?
- For conservation is part of the lifeblood of all of us who use the outdoors for recreation.
- While some people have a natural aptitude for living in the great outdoors, success usually has little to do with intelligence.
COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES a keep-fit enthusiastCOLLOCATIONS FROM THE CORPUSADJECTIVE
a keep-fit enthusiast· Save it for the garden or the great outdoors.· Other sights: If you grow bored with the great outdoors or just want to warm up, you have many options.· In fact, anything can happen in the great outdoors.· While some people have a natural aptitude for living in the great outdoors, success usually has little to do with intelligence.· But these two weren't dressing up for the great outdoors.· In the great outdoors, the merit of any feats become meaningless.
PHRASES FROM THE ENTRYPHRASES FROM OTHER ENTRIES
the (great) outdoors the countryside far away from buildings and cities: - a love of the great outdoors
- Dave Weatherley has been involved in the outdoors all his life.
- Following the annual migration of food preparation to the outdoors is the perennial question: How shall these delicacies be washed down?
- I spent the afternoon working hard, but feeling in communion with the outdoors.
- In the great outdoors, the merit of any feats become meaningless.
- Save it for the garden or the great outdoors.
- This is all the stuff of magic dreams for people who love the outdoors.
- Try to be as tolerant with the views of other human beings as you are with the great outdoors.
- But these two weren't dressing up for the great outdoors.
- In fact, anything can happen in the great outdoors.
- In the great outdoors, the merit of any feats become meaningless.
- Other sights: If you grow bored with the great outdoors or just want to warm up, you have many options.
- Save it for the garden or the great outdoors.
- Try to be as tolerant with the views of other human beings as you are with the great outdoors.
- While some people have a natural aptitude for living in the great outdoors, success usually has little to do with intelligence.
a woman with a taste for adventure in the great outdoors