Definition of "outdoors" in English

adverb

1. Not inside a house or under covered structure; unprotected; in the open air.

   • They went outdoors to light up their cigarettes.

noun

1. (often preceded by the) The environment outside of enclosed structures.

   • He won't leave his house: he's afraid of the outdoors.

2. (often preceded by the) The natural environment in the open air, countryside away from cities and buildings.

   • She loves the outdoors, for its freedom and fresh air.

verb

1. third-person singular simple present indicative of outdoor