Outdoors Meaning
/aʊtˈdɔː(ɹ)z/Definition, CEFR level B1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
advNot inside a house or under covered structure; unprotected; in the open air.
nounThe environment outside of enclosed structures.
Sentence Examples
Nowadays children do not play outdoors.
Nobody wants to work outdoors on a cold day.
The rain prevented them from eating outdoors.
CEFR Practice Quiz
After being stuck inside, the children were excited to play ____.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
She loved spending time ____ and went hiking every weekend regardless of the weather.
Word Origin & History
From out + doors (plural of door), probably as a shortening of out of doors. Alternatively, from outdoor (adjective) + -s (adverbial genitive suffix).
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CEFR Practice Quiz
After being stuck inside, the children were excited to play ____.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
She loved spending time ____ and went hiking every weekend regardless of the weather.