outdoorsy

adjective

out·​doorsy ˌau̇t-ˈdȯr-zē 

1

: relating to, characteristic of, or appropriate for the outdoors

He has remodeled 60 of the stores, making them more outdoorsy, with more camping and fishing gear hanging on the walls.

—Christopher Palmeri

outdoorsy clothing/equipment

2

: fond of outdoor activities

… both were outdoorsy types who preferred canoeing, hiking and skiing to fancy parties.

—Dan Rottenberg

Synonyms of outdoorsy

• outdoor

Examples of outdoorsy in a Sentence

a retirement community offering tennis, golf, and other outdoorsy activities

Recent Examples on the Web

There were people who were already outdoorsy, and that’s not necessarily the case now. — Longreads, 24 Sep. 2026

Regular, petite, and plus While many shackets read rugged and outdoorsy, this one feels sleek and sophisticated enough for the office or a nice dinner. — Alison Syrett Cleary, InStyle, 18 Sep. 2026

Despite her elevated McQueen, Emilia Wickstead and other dressier fashion moments, Middleton has always been a very outdoorsy member of the British royal family. — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 17 Sep. 2026

The scent was inspired by Monsieur Dior’s gardens in the south of France and, despite its gourmand profile, captures a unique, outdoorsy freshness. — Kara Nesvig, Allure, 12 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1911, in the meaning defined at sense 1