indoor

adjective

in·​door ˈin-ˈdȯr How to pronounce indoor (audio)
1
: of or relating to the interior of a building
2
: living, located, or carried on within a building
an indoor sport

Examples of indoor in a Sentence

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The restaurant spreads across 4,000 square feet with indoor and outdoor dining for more than 150 diners, with a central bar and semi-private spaces for events. Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 28 May 2025 Seattle The Seattle lifestyle is an appealing mix of both indoor and outdoor pursuits. Amelia Mularz, Architectural Digest, 28 May 2025 Hot Girls With Balls By Benedict Nguyen Catapult: 288 pages, $28 (July 1) Two Asian American trans women — Six and Green — compete on the men’s pro indoor volleyball circuit. Lorraine Berry, Los Angeles Times, 27 May 2025 The scientists recommended monitoring indoor air quality, wearing masks and using air filters. Ashley Belanger – May 27, ArsTechnica, 27 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for indoor

Word History

First Known Use

1711, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of indoor was in 1711

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“Indoor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/indoor. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.

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indoor

adjective
in·​door ˌin-ˌdō(ə)r How to pronounce indoor (audio)
-ˌdȯ(ə)r
1
: of or relating to the interior of a building
2
: done, living, used, or belonging within a building
an indoor sport

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