outdoor
5 synonyms and 1 antonym for outdoor, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adj — Existing, happening, or used in the open air rather than inside a building.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
open-air
alfresco
Antonyms
How to use outdoor
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
outdoor activities
outdoor furniture
outdoor pool
Etymology
Built from "out-" plus "door."
Full origin of outdoor →Frequently asked questions
What does “outdoor” mean?
The word “outdoor” means existing, happening, or used in the open air rather than inside a building. In plain terms, happening outside, not indoors.
How do you pronounce “outdoor”?
“Outdoor” is pronounced owt-DAW (/aʊtˈdɔː/ in IPA).
How do you use “outdoor” in a sentence?
Here is “outdoor” used in a sentence: “They set up an outdoor stage for the summer concert series.”
What part of speech is “outdoor”?
“Outdoor” is an adjective.
Is “outdoor” a common word?
“Outdoor” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the B1 level.
What is the difference between "outdoor" and "outdoors"?
"Outdoor" is an adjective placed before a noun, as in "outdoor furniture" or "outdoor sports." "Outdoors" is an adverb or noun, as in "we ate outdoors" or "the great outdoors."
What is the opposite of "outdoor"?
The opposite of "outdoor" is "indoor," which describes things existing, happening, or used inside a building. Outdoor refers to the open air rather than an enclosed space.
Can "outdoor" be used after a verb like "go outdoor"?
No. "Outdoor" only works as an adjective before a noun, so "go outdoors" is correct while "go outdoor" is not. Use the adverb form "outdoors" when describing where an action takes place.
