outdoorsman

noun

out·​doors·​man ˌau̇t-ˈdȯrz-mən How to pronounce outdoorsman (audio)
ˈau̇t-ˈdȯrz-
: one who spends much time in the outdoors or in outdoor activities
outdoorsmanship
ˌau̇t-ˈdȯrz-ˌship How to pronounce outdoorsman (audio)
ˈau̇t-ˈdȯrz-
noun

Examples of outdoorsman in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Athletes can enjoy advanced metrics and views and outdoorsmen can take advantage of the Compass app stats (like elevation, incline, longitude, latitude). Sarah Yang, Sunset Magazine, 4 June 2024 Cameron, an avid outdoorsman, fell from a canoe into the frigid waters of Tuscarora Lake. Mary Ann Grossmann, Twin Cities, 9 June 2024 Lawrence Braun For the outdoorsman: Sullivan Catskills The Catskills range is a broad-reaching section of New York State, with part of the district stretching almost all the way down to Pennsylvania’s northeast corner. Laura Ratliff, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 June 2024 Thanks to a new parking lot, the hike has been shortened to 8 miles from 12 miles, and our resident outdoorsman said the falls are worth every step. Tiney Ricciardi, The Denver Post, 22 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for outdoorsman 

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Word History

First Known Use

1918, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of outdoorsman was in 1918

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“Outdoorsman.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/outdoorsman. Accessed 7 Jul. 2024.

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