outdoor area — an open space or area that is outside a building or structure
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: an open space or area that is outside a building or structure
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈaʊtˌdɔr ˈɛriə/
Example Sentences
- The café's outdoor area was so popular that customers waited 30 minutes just to sit under an umbrella and pretend they're in Paris.
- Our office building has a nice outdoor area where employees can eat lunch and complain about work in fresh air.
- The hotel's outdoor area features a swimming pool, garden, and wifi so strong you can work from your pool float.
outdoor area
NOUN[/ˈaʊtˌdɔr ˈɛriə/]
an open space or area that is outside a building or structure
children run across the grass while their parents set up a picnic blanket nearby. A dog chases a frisbee as teenagers play volleyball on the lawn. The open space allows everyone to move freely and spread out comfortably. People walk along the pathways connecting different areas of the park. Joggers pass by while others sit on benches enjoying the fresh air and sunshine. an open space or area that is outside a building or structure
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Outdoor derives from the Old English compound of 'out' (outside) and 'door' (entrance), literally meaning 'outside the door.' Area comes from Latin 'area,' meaning an open or unoccupied space, originally referring to a threshing floor or courtyard.
Breakdown
out- (outside) + door (entrance) combined with area (Latin 'area': open space, courtyard). The compound denotes a space located beyond an enclosed structure.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The café's outdoor area was so popular that customers waited 30 minutes just to sit under an umbrella and pretend they're in Paris.”
“Our office building has a nice outdoor area where employees can eat lunch and complain about work in fresh air.”
“The hotel's outdoor area features a swimming pool, garden, and wifi so strong you can work from your pool float.”
“Many companies are creating outdoor areas for meetings to improve employee wellness and productivity.”
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