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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If finding indoor shelter is not an option: Stay away from open fields, hill summits, or ridge tops. Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 14 July 2025 The indoor restaurant at La Terrasse – set under a retractable roof with seating for up to 60 – is equally charming. Erica Wertheim Zohar, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025 Rooms: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms Amenities: Washer/dryer, indoor wood-burning fireplace, BBQ, outdoor dining area, pool. Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 14 July 2025 Locate indoor entry points, paying particular attention to windows, doors, and plumbing and utility penetrations. Kim Luciani, The Enquirer, 14 July 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 20 Jul. 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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