outdoors
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Sense 1
Not inside a house or under covered structure; unprotected; in the open air.
Adverb
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
The environment outside of enclosed structures.
Noun
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
The natural environment in the open air, countryside away from cities and buildings.
Noun
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “outdoors” mean?
Not inside a house or under covered structure; unprotected; in the open air.
Is “outdoors” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.