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

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The spa One level below the lobby is an enormous indoor swimming pool (caps required) and whirlpool. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 May 2026 The 200-acre complex just outside Atlanta will house all 27 national teams and features 17 outdoor fields, two indoor pitches, a high-performance gym, recovery centers and coaching education spaces designed to centralize player development, sports science and coach training under one roof. Melanie Anzidei, New York Times, 12 May 2026 Ignoring filter changes forces the system to work harder and may reduce indoor air quality over time, which affects both energy bills and comfort. Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 12 May 2026 Light woods, clean lines, and a mix of indoor and outdoor lounge areas set a serene tone, with landscaped garden paths and a linear water feature—inspired by traditional irrigation channels—adding to the almost spa-like atmosphere. Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 12 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 14 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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