collocation · informal
outdoor activities
UK/ˌaʊtˈdɔːr ækˈtɪvɪtiz/US/ˌaʊtˈdɔr ækˈtɪvətiz/out·DOOR ac·TIV·i·ties
Activities that take place outside, e.g. hiking, camping, or picnics.
Examples
“Schools often arrange outdoor activities like camping trips.”
“Outdoor activities are limited in bad weather.”
“We prefer outdoor activities to sitting indoors all day.”
Band 8 sentence
“Public parks that support a variety of outdoor activities can significantly improve community wellbeing.”
Collocations
- popular outdoor activities
- organise outdoor activities
Word family
Common mistakes
out door activities→outdoor activities
do outdoor activity→do outdoor activities / go for outdoor activities
go outdoor activities→do/organise/offer outdoor activities
Say it for a higher band
5outside activities→6outdoor sport→7+outdoor activities
Synonyms
open‑air activities
Easily confused
recreational activities
“We offer a range of recreational activities for residents of all ages.”
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