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- [out-dawr, -dohr]
- /ˈaʊtˌdɔr, -ˌdoʊr/
- /ˈaʊtdɔː(r)/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [out-dawr, -dohr]
- /ˈaʊtˌdɔr, -ˌdoʊr/
Definitions of outdoor word
- adjective outdoor Also, outdoors. characteristic of, located, occurring, or belonging outdoors: an outdoor barbecue; outdoor sports. 1
- abbreviation OUTDOOR outdoorsy. 1
- noun outdoor Done, situated, or used out of doors. 1
- abbreviation OUTDOOR outside 1
- adjective outdoor not inside 1
- noun outdoor open air 1
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Origin of outdoor
First appearance:
before 1740 One of the 48% newest English words
First recorded in 1740-50; out- + door
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Outdoor
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
outdoor popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 85% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
outdoor usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for outdoor
adjective outdoor
- outside — the outer side, surface, or part; exterior: The outside of the house needs painting.
- open-air — existing in, taking place in, or characteristic of the open air; outdoor: The orchestra gave three open-air concerts last summer.
- out-of-doors — Also, out-of-door. outdoor.
- alfresco — An alfresco activity, especially a meal, is one that takes place in the open air.
adverb outdoor
- rustic — of, relating to, or living in the country, as distinguished from towns or cities; rural.
- casual — If you are casual, you are, or you pretend to be, relaxed and not very concerned about what is happening or what you are doing.
- free — enjoying personal rights or liberty, as a person who is not in slavery: a land of free people.
- garden — Alexander, 1730?–91, U.S. naturalist, born in Scotland.
- healthful — conducive to health; wholesome or salutary: a healthful diet.
Antonyms for outdoor
adjective outdoor
- indoor — occurring, used, etc., in a house or building, rather than out of doors: indoor games.
Top questions with outdoor
- lumber should be what when used for outdoor projects?
- how to build an outdoor fireplace?
- how to build and outdoor fireplace?
See also
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