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outdoorsin or into the open air; outside a building or shelter

Part of speech: ADVERB

Definition: in or into the open air; outside a building or shelter

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈaʊtdɔːrz/

Example Sentences

  • My cat thinks he's a fierce lion when he goes outdoors, but runs back inside at the first raindrop.
  • She decided to work outdoors today and set up her laptop in the garden.
  • The weather is perfect for eating outdoors - no mosquitoes, no wind, no excuses!

outdoors

ADVERB

[/ˈaʊtdɔːrz/]

in or into the open air; outside a building or shelter

in or into the open air; outside a building or shelter
💡 Concept

in or into the open air; outside a building or shelter

Step through doors to reach the shores, embrace the great outdoors!
🎵 Rhyme

Step through doors to reach the shores, embrace the great outdoors!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈaʊtdɔːrz/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈaʊtdɔːz/

🌳Etymology

Rootout + door
Suffix--s

🎵Rhyme

doorsfloorsshoresstores
doors
floors
shores
stores

🔗Collocations

great outdoors
spend time outdoors
outdoor activities
love the outdoors
venture outdoors
play outdoors

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

My cat thinks he's a fierce lion when he goes outdoors, but runs back inside at the first raindrop.

She decided to work outdoors today and set up her laptop in the garden.

😄 Fun example

The weather is perfect for eating outdoors - no mosquitoes, no wind, no excuses!

Many people enjoy camping and hiking in the great outdoors.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

outsideopen airnaturewilderness

Antonyms

indoorsinsideinterior

Related

outdoornaturecampinghikingfresh air

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