outdoorsy

Fond of hiking

Outdoorsy describes someone who enjoys outdoor activities—hiking, camping, fishing, and the like.

The word is informal and often appears in personal ads or dating profiles: I'm looking for someone outdoorsy who loves nature.

It can also describe places or things with a rugged, nature-oriented feel: The cabin had an outdoorsy vibe.

camping

tent

Portable fabric shelter

stargazing · campsite · firewood · s'mores · lantern · cooler · hammock · insect repellent · trail mix · campground

adventure

expedition

Organized exploratory journey

safari · wilderness · survival · thrill-seeker · adrenaline · quest · exploration · mountaineering · rafting · paragliding

hiking

trail

Path through wilderness

scramble · ridge · peak · compass · topography · pedometer · hydration · waymark · switchback · daypack

nature

flora

Plants of a region

  • faunaAnimal life collectively
  • wildlifeUndomesticated natural organisms
  • ecosystemInterconnected organisms and surroundings

conservation · environment · habitat · greenery · naturalist · ecology · landscapes · fresh air · birdsong · wildflowers

recreation

fishing

Catching aquatic creatures

picnicking · biking · geocaching · sailing · paddleboarding · climbing · skiing · snowboarding · archery · frisbee

rustic

cabin

Simple wooden dwelling

cottage · wooden · pastoral · campfire cooking · off-the-grid · lakeside · lodge · retreat · woodland cabin · mountain hut

Categories
Opposites
lifestyle preference

outdoorsyindoorsy

Preferring to stay inside

homebody · indoor · couch potato · domestic · housebound

physical activity orientation

outdoorsysedentary

Characterized by much sitting

unathletic · inactive · couch potato · lazy · soft

Phrases
Family

outdoor, outdoors

Familiarity
Top 100,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G