out of doors

In the open

Out of doors means outside, in the open air rather than inside a building: The children spent the afternoon out of doors.

The phrase is slightly old-fashioned; outdoors now serves the same purpose more concisely.

As a noun phrase, the out of doors refers to nature or the natural environment generally.

Related

rain · fresh air · fresh breeze · birdwatching · alfresco · open air · forest · wind · tent · bug spray · desert · fishing · gardening · sky · starry night · plein air · veranda · hiking

Opposites
location relative to buildings/shelter

out of doorsindoors

Within a building

inside · in · within · under cover · enclosed

Family

door, outside, out, outdoor, outdoors, indoors, doors

Familiarity
Top 200,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G