indoor

adjective

in·​door ˈin-ˈdȯr How to pronounce indoor (audio)
Synonyms of indoornext
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 Geneva and Dutch Masters are both staged in indoor sand arenas, where horses have to be able to turn quickly or risk making a mistake. Danielle Rossingh, New York Times, 27 May 2026 The spa Beyond the gardens, there's a wellness complex that comprises an indoor pool and gym, spa treatment rooms, and an outdoor sauna and cold plunge. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 May 2026 The turf also feels different than what is used at other indoor venues, or those with retractable roofs. Tom Layberger, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026 The site also contains an indoor/outdoor fitness center and a full-service cafe, according to Ellis Partners. George Avalos, Mercury News, 26 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for indoor

Word History

First Known Use

1711, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
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 27 May. 2026.

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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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