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Definition of exterior
1 : being on an outside surface : situated on the outside
2 : observable by outward signs his exterior quietness is belied by an occasional nervous twitch — Current Biography
3 : suitable for use on outside surfaces
exteriorly
adverbExplore Merriam-Webster
Examples of exterior in a Sentence
the house's exterior walls badly need to be painted
Recent Examples of exterior from the Web
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The composition of the exterior panels helped fuel the fire’s rapid spread.
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Upscale amenities include brand-name appliances, oak hardwood floors, and exterior details such as poplar bark siding, a cedar shake and metal roof, French doors, and a covered front porch.
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Tests on exterior building materials in other high-rise buildings conducted after the devastating west London fire has shown that some of the panels submitted were combustible, British Prime Minister Theresa May said Thursday.
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The athletic fields were cleared by police, and people were sent to the parking lot while officers attempted to monitor the fields using exterior security cameras, according to monitored police radio broadcasts during the incident.
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That leaves Auburn looking to add another tackle, another guard and then whomever is the best available lineman -- whether that be an interior or exterior player -- this recruiting cycle.
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There are, however, exterior doors that must be unlocked with unique keypad codes before someone can access the door to a storage unit.
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Further questions were raised Wednesday about the material used for the building's exterior facade, which appeared to catch fire rapidly, according to eyewitnesses, as the blaze engulfed the upper floors of the block.
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Exterior colors for 2017 are Malbec Black, Midnight Garnet, Graphite Shadow, Liquid Platinum, Black Obsidian, Majestic White ($500 extra), and Hagane Blue.
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Origin and Etymology of exterior
Latin, comparative of exter, exterus being on the outside, foreign, from ex
exterior
Definition of exterior
1a : an exterior part or surface : outsideb : outward manner or appearance
2 : a representation (as on stage or film) of an outdoor scene; also : a scene filmed outdoors
Examples of exterior in a Sentence
The building has a rather plain exterior.
the exterior of the tooth consists of very hard enamel
Recent Examples of exterior from the Web
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Don’t be fooled by the humble exterior: a Zagat-guide worthy meal, including a whole fresh sea bream, can be had for 40 euros.
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On the far northern edge of the Outer Banks stands Currituck Beach Lighthouse, built in 1875 and known for its red brick exterior that was left unpainted to distinguish it from other nearby lighthouses.
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The tests, which are focused on the buildings’ exteriors, were ordered after the Grenfell Tower caught fire earlier this month and killed 79 people.
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Arconic also knew the quantity of panels being supplied and thus the total exterior coverage.
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In the living room is a Darth Vader helmet sculpture with half of the exterior removed, revealing skeletal metal gears and wires.
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As many as 600 buildings throughout the U.K. may have the same type of exterior cladding which is believed to have been responsible for the incredible speed and devastation of the Grenfell Tower fire on June 14.
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The investigation comes as authorities acknowledge the risks posed by exterior cladding to thousands of people around the country who live in blocks like Grenfell Tower.
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This could lead to a turn away from using the exterior of the vehicle as a selling point and focusing on making the interior as comfortable and loaded with features as possible.
These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'exterior'. Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
First Known Use of exterior
1591
EXTERIOR Defined for English Language Learners
exterior
playDefinition of exterior for English Language Learners
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: located on the outside of something
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: suited for use on outside surfaces
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: shown on the outside or surface
exterior
Definition of exterior for English Language Learners
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: an outer part or surface
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: the way someone looks or seems to other people : a person's outward appearance
EXTERIOR Defined for Kids
Definition of exterior for Students
1 : an external part or surface the building's exterior
2 : the way someone appears His tough exterior hides a soft heart.
Medical Dictionary
exterior
playMedical Definition of exterior
: being on an outside surface : situated on the outside
exteriorly
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