outdoors
gb/ˈaʊtdˈɔɹz/ us/ˈaʊtdˈɔɹz/
A2
Anglais
~ 2900
Sens
0 sens
adverb
A2
relation
1
Outside a building
Not inside a building; in the open air.
Schéma d’usage :
to be/go outdoors
Erreur fréquente :
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.
Synonymes
outside (Most common equivalent; slightly broader, can refer to being outside any enclosed space.)
Antonymes
indoors (Opposite in meaning; refers to being inside a building.)
Collocations
go outdoors
|spend time outdoors
|work outdoors
|enjoy the outdoors
Thèmes
daily life
|nature
|weather
|space
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Exemples
- She loves spending her weekends outdoors.
- The kids are playing outdoors despite the cold.
- We decided to eat our lunch outdoors to enjoy the sunshine.
- You need a jacket if you're going outdoors today.
Exemples pédagogiques
- We eat outdoors in summer.
- He works outdoors every day.
- The children play outdoors after school.
Nom
B1
entity
2
The open air outside buildings
Places outside where there is fresh air, like parks, fields, or forests.
Schéma d’usage :
the outdoors
Erreur fréquente :
Some learners mistakenly use 'outdoors' without 'the' when referring to nature as a place, but 'the outdoors' is standard for this noun sense.
Synonymes
open air (Neutral phrase meaning the outside environment, often used in similar contexts.)
Antonymes
indoors (Refers to enclosed spaces inside buildings, opposite of outdoor environments.)
Collocations
love the outdoors
|explore the outdoors
|protect the outdoors
Thèmes
nature
|recreation
|travel
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Exemples
- He enjoys photographing wildlife in the outdoors.
- The outdoors offers many opportunities for adventure.
- Spending time in the outdoors can improve your mood.
Exemples pédagogiques
- I like to walk in the outdoors.
- The outdoors is beautiful in spring.
- We go to the outdoors on weekends.
Grammaire
Forme canonique
outdoors
API
GB/ˈaʊtdˈɔɹz/
US/ˈaʊtdˈɔɹz/
Syllabes et accentuation
out - doors (2 syllabes)
Stress on 1st syllable (out)
Formes du mot
Noun
- Base: outdoors
Famille de mots
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.
Exemples
- 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.
Exemples
- He's an outdoorsy type who spends weekends hiking.
- If you're an outdoorsy type, you'll love this area.