outdoors
gb/ˈaʊtdˈɔɹz/ us/ˈaʊtdˈɔɹz/
A2
English
~ 2900
a szabadban, kint, természet
A2
1
a szabadban
A2
kint
A1
Usage pattern:
to be/go outdoors
She loves spending her weekends outdoors.
Szereti a hétvégéit a szabadban tölteni.
The kids are playing outdoors despite the cold.
A gyerekek a hideg ellenére is kint játszanak.
We decided to eat our lunch outdoors to enjoy the sunshine.
You need a jacket if you're going outdoors today.
Learner examples
We eat outdoors in summer.
Nyáron kint eszünk.
He works outdoors every day.
Mindennap a szabadban dolgozik.
The children play outdoors after school.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'outdoors' with 'outside'. 'Outdoors' is more about being in the open air, often for leisure or work, while 'outside' can mean simply not inside.
Meaning
Outside a building
Collocations
go outdoors
|spend time outdoors
|work outdoors
|enjoy the outdoors
Synonyms
outside (Most common equivalent; slightly broader, can refer to being outside any enclosed space.)
Antonyms
indoors (Opposite in meaning; refers to being inside a building.)
Themes
daily life
|nature
|weather
|space
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Not inside a building; in the open air.
In or into the open air; outside a building.
NOUN
B1
2
természet
A2
Usage pattern:
the outdoors
He enjoys photographing wildlife in the outdoors.
Szeret vadállatokat fényképezni a természetben.
The outdoors offers many opportunities for adventure.
A természet számos lehetőséget kínál a kalandra.
Spending time in the outdoors can improve your mood.
Learner examples
I like to walk in the outdoors.
Szeretek a természetben sétálni.
The outdoors is beautiful in spring.
Tavasszal gyönyörű a természet.
We go to the outdoors on weekends.
Common mistake:
Some learners mistakenly use 'outdoors' without 'the' when referring to nature as a place, but 'the outdoors' is standard for this noun sense.
Meaning
The open air outside buildings
Collocations
love the outdoors
|explore the outdoors
|protect the outdoors
Synonyms
open air (Neutral phrase meaning the outside environment, often used in similar contexts.)
Antonyms
indoors (Refers to enclosed spaces inside buildings, opposite of outdoor environments.)
Themes
nature
|recreation
|travel
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Places outside where there is fresh air, like parks, fields, or forests.
The world or environment outside buildings, especially when considered as a place for recreation or nature.
Grammar
Dictionary form
outdoors
IPA
GB/ˈaʊtdˈɔɹz/
US/ˈaʊtdˈɔɹz/
Syllables & stress
out - doors (2 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (out)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: outdoors
Word family
Expressions
great outdoors
1/ɡɹˈeɪt ˈaʊtdˈɔɹz/
fixed phrase
Natural areas outside cities
The countryside, forests, mountains, and other natural places away from towns and cities.
Examples
- They went camping to enjoy the great outdoors.
- The great outdoors offers peace and fresh air.
outdoorsy type
1/ˈaʊtdˈuɹsi tˈaɪp/
fixed phrase
informal
Person who likes outdoor activities
Someone who likes doing things outside, like hiking or camping.
Examples
- He's an outdoorsy type who spends weekends hiking.
- If you're an outdoorsy type, you'll love this area.