outdoorout‧door /ˌaʊtˈdɔː◂ $ -ˈdɔːr◂/ ●●○ adjective 
a huge outdoor market outdoor recreational activities outdoor clothing a healthy outdoor life2outdoor type someone who enjoys camping, walking in the countryside etcUSAGE: Outdoor, outdoorsOutdoor is an adjective and outdoors is an adverb.You say: · an outdoor swimming pool ✗Don't say: an outdoors swimming poolYou say: · They could play outdoors. ✗Don't say: They could play outdoor.
EXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES
- outdoor furniture
- outdoor sports
- an outdoor swimming pool
- The hotel has an outdoor swimming pool.
- The program of outdoor activities includes skiing, climbing, and hiking.
- Younger volunteers tend to prefer outdoor work.
- A ritual that signals for me the beginning of the outdoor season.
- Already they've scaled up their fluid star-burst psychedelia into something that sounds more suited to outdoor festivals than stuffed solid mini-venues.
- Inspired, she reaches for a Williams Sonoma cookbook in search of ideas for more summery outdoor meals.
- Intrigued, the aliens monitored the few lyrics they could hear rising up from this outdoor roller ritual.
- Most of the activities are routed through woodland and as some of the pathways can be rough outdoor footwear is recommended.
- On warm sunny days, employees can eat in a sheltered outdoor courtyard near an old-fashioned gazebo.
- Restaurant patrons fed them scraps from their outdoor tables.
- The Form has a bar, sauna and massage rooms, an outdoor swimming pool as well as clock golf and a tennis court.
Longman Language Activatorhappening or existing outside a building rather than inside
: outside toilet/staircase/door etc one that is outside or on the outside of a building: · When my dad was growing up, they only had an outside toilet.· You reach the apartment by going up an outside staircase at the back of the building.
happening, existing, used outside etc: · The hotel has an outdoor swimming pool.· The program of outdoor activities includes skiing, climbing, and hiking.· Younger volunteers tend to prefer outdoor work.
: open-air cafe/restaurant/market/meeting/concert etc one that is outside, especially because it is pleasant to be outside: · We had lunch at an open-air cafe in the city square.· There's a big open-air market there on Saturdays.· In summer there are open-air concerts and theatre performances in the park.
COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES a keep-fit enthusiast
· The college is well situated for students who are interested in outdoor activities.
· The central square was full of outdoor cafés.
· The shop sells ski-wear and other outdoor clothing.
· Clapton thrilled fans at a huge outdoor concert in New York.
a keep-fit enthusiast· Outdoor games are affected by the weather.
COLLOCATIONS FROM THE CORPUSNOUN· This chapter deals with outdoor activities within the school grounds.· Walking and birding are two of the fastest-growing outdoor activities.· The bureau has brochures highlighting outdoor activities that tourists can participate in -- activities that are well-suited for a recreational greenway.· They do lots of fun outdoor activities like canoeing, hiking and camping.· The centre is ideally located within easy reach of many historical sites and venues for practical and outdoor activities.· Forthcoming events include outdoor activities in the park, a barbecue and a trip to the Open Naval Day at Rosyth.· Like most young men of his background he excelled in outdoor activities - deer-stalking, mountaineering and shooting.
· Preparatory lectures will give a theoretical perspective to a residential weekend at an outdoor centre.· The Place des Lices resounds with the laughter of schoolchildren on their way to a nearby outdoor centre.· This is largely the result of the crags' proximity to the road and their popularity with local outdoor centre groups.
· The walks take place in all but the most extreme weather conditions, so please wear suitable outdoor clothing.· It was true, the old ramblers were both ugly and kitted out in the very best of outdoor clothing.· Pages and serving women hastened through it, each of them bearing an item of outdoor clothing.· Free from outdated rules regarding outdoor clothing and morals, the Lawrences certainly had a more lively manner.· Outdoor clothing manufacturers Craghoppers will be supplying top of the range outdoor clothing as prizes.
· Last night he had a choice between a quiet evening at home and the outdoor concert.
· The holiday was one I have always dreamed about and I would highly recommend the centre to any outdoor enthusiast.· On weekends the Hub buzzes with fellow mountain bikers and outdoor enthusiasts resting and socializing.
· The Cassons could capitalise on the hotel's pleasant gardens by introducing outdoor furniture and parasols.
· Do you both enjoy the outdoor life?· This was where John passed his early years, absorbed in a largely outdoor life.· He loved both the outdoor life and the companionship of genial and talented colleagues.· Alison was bronzed by outdoor life, sunny walks and tennis.· On the other hand, it seems such a shame not to enjoy the outdoor life in summer.
· A half day trip to Nowy Targ, famous for its huge outdoor market.
· In two cases, beds have been bought from other counties and in the third, an outdoor pursuits scheme was used.· Importantly, Alloutdoors.com will provide greater traffic and e-commerce opportunities on Emap's own outdoor pursuits online activities.· Other outdoor pursuits - particularly golf and horseriding - are well provided for.· He was also showing a distaste for outdoor pursuits that ran against the grain of their family life.· Minehead is West Somerset's busy seaside gateway to this magnificent countryside with its many outdoor pursuits.· Next: walks and outdoor pursuits.· They have a very comprehensive information sheet giving details of qualifications and training courses relevant to a career in outdoor pursuits.· Winters are wild enough to curtail many of the outdoor pursuits that attract in the first place.
· What features of the city plan make it a pleasant place for outdoor recreation?· There may not be a better bargain in Indiana than outdoor recreation.· But for those who choose arduous outdoor recreations like climbing, water sports and ski-ing this is particularly so.· It is a city more in tune with outdoor recreation than cultural institutions, but it rains there.· We expect more outdoor recreation, exploring the local hills and fjords.· There is a fantastic array of outdoor recreation destinations available right now.· The ensuing conflict has been sharpened by the phenomenal growth of outdoor recreation during the last two decades.· My conclusion is that the conditions for outdoor recreation are the best I have ever seen them.
· If a widow had an illegitimate child, outdoor relief was likely to be stopped altogether.· The rules regarding outdoor relief for widows were significantly relaxed in 1911.· The law provides that they may administer indoor relief; they may not touch outdoor relief!
· I arrived at Skaftafell to find several groups of campers, all wild-eyed outdoor types, I suppose not unlike me.· You should only leave 3 or 4 trusses to ripen on standard outdoor types.· Tailored suits are teamed with polo-shirts and, if he's the outdoor type, there are pages of sports-inspired casual wear.
· Briquettes or Blocks: These are handy for outdoor use and horses can help themselves if and when they need it.· The styling often means that they are ideal for both casual and serious outdoor use.
· She had decided to do outdoor work and earn a little money in the harvest.· He has already shifted from doing the practical, outdoor work to managing it.· She may have had some outdoor work as well, such as feeding poultry.· I am helping my Pa with the outdoor work, as is right and proper.· And he does most of the heavy outdoor work.
PHRASES FROM THE ENTRYPHRASES FROM OTHER ENTRIES
1[only before noun] existing, happening, or used outside, not inside a building OPP indoor: - I arrived at Skaftafell to find several groups of campers, all wild-eyed outdoor types, I suppose not unlike me.
- Tailored suits are teamed with polo-shirts and, if he's the outdoor type, there are pages of sports-inspired casual wear.
- You should only leave 3 or 4 trusses to ripen on standard outdoor types.
- But these two weren't dressing up for the great outdoors.
- In fact, anything can happen in the great outdoors.
- In the great outdoors, the merit of any feats become meaningless.
- Other sights: If you grow bored with the great outdoors or just want to warm up, you have many options.
- Save it for the garden or the great outdoors.
- Try to be as tolerant with the views of other human beings as you are with the great outdoors.
- While some people have a natural aptitude for living in the great outdoors, success usually has little to do with intelligence.
a huge outdoor market outdoor recreational activities outdoor clothing a healthy outdoor life2outdoor type someone who enjoys camping, walking in the countryside etcUSAGE: Outdoor, outdoorsOutdoor is an adjective and outdoors is an adverb.You say: · an outdoor swimming pool ✗Don't say: an outdoors swimming poolYou say: · They could play outdoors. ✗Don't say: They could play outdoor.