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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This method is especially helpful for homes with pets, kids, or lots of foot traffic, and works wonders on floors, walls, and both indoor and outdoor windows. Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 28 Dec. 2025 Bulbing onions are usually too demanding for indoor gardens, but green onions are just the right size for indoor growing. Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Dec. 2025 And the bottoms have a sturdy, non-slip sole for both indoor and outdoor wear. Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 28 Dec. 2025 There are indoor cycling and Pilates classes and any number of treatments in the spa. Jane Archer, Travel + Leisure, 28 Dec. 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 29 Dec. 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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