B1adverbsporthome
US/ˌaʊtˈdɔːrz/
UK/ˌaʊtˈdɔːz/
outside, not in a building
In context
Children who play outdoors every day tend to sleep better.
In Hanoi, people love to eat outdoors on tiny plastic stools.
Our gym classes move outdoors to the park in the dry season.
Words that go with outdoors
verb + adverb
- play outdoorsLet the kids play outdoors while the weather is nice.
- spend time outdoorsDoctors advise office workers to spend time outdoors at weekends.
- eat outdoorsThe terrace lets guests eat outdoors in the evening.
- exercise outdoorsIt is too hot to exercise outdoors at midday.
- work outdoorsConstruction workers who work outdoors need plenty of water.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
We had an outdoors party.Correct: We had an outdoor party.