exterior

²exterior

noun

Definition of EXTERIOR

1

a : an exterior part or surface : outside b : outward manner or appearance

2

: a representation (as on stage or film) of an outdoor scene; also : a scene filmed outdoors

Examples of EXTERIOR

1. The building has a rather plain exterior.
2. <the exterior of the tooth consists of very hard enamel>

First Known Use of EXTERIOR

1591

Related to EXTERIOR

Synonyms: face, outside, shell, skin, surface, veneer

Antonyms: inside, interior

Related Words: facade (also façade), front, top; cover, covering, facing; appearance, disguise, guise, mask, semblance, show

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