Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary
out·door
\\ˈau̇t-ˌdȯr; ˈau̇t-ˈ\\ adjective
also out·doors \\-ˌdōrz, -ˌdȯrz; ˈau̇t-ˈ\\ ETYMOLOGY out (of) door, out (of) doors
DATE 1748
1. of or relating to the outdoors2.
a. performed outdoors
outdoor sports
b. outdoorsy
an outdoor couple3. not enclosed : having no roof
an outdoor restaurant outdoor
outdoor (adj.)
1748, from out + door. Out-of-door is from c.1800. The adv. outdoors is attested from 1817; as a noun, meaning "open spaces," the word is recorded from 1857. Outdoorsman "one who likes outdoors activities" is from 1958.
Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary-牛津双解-OALD7
☞ outdoorout·door /
5autdC:(r) /
adjective [only before noun]
used, happening or located outside rather than in a building
户外的;室外的:
outdoor clothing / activities 户外穿的衣服/活动
an outdoor swimming pool 室外游泳池
I'm not really the outdoor type (= I prefer indoor activities). 我不是个真正喜爱户外活动的人。
OPP indoor
Webster's Third New International Dictionary, Unabridged
out·door
\(ˈ) ̷ ̷| ̷ ̷\ adjective
also out·doors \(ˈ) ̷ ̷| ̷ ̷\
Etymology: out-of-door, out-of-doors
1.
a. : of, belonging to, or characteristic of the outdoors
< the fresh and vigorous complexion of an outdoor man — I.A.Gordon >
< an outdoor setting >
< an outdoor fragrance >
b. : done or performed outdoors
< outdoor sports >
< outdoor exercise >
< an outdoor concert >
c. : not enclosed : having no roof
< an outdoor arena >
< an outdoor theater >
2. : given or administered outside an institution
< outdoor relief >
< outdoor pensions >