indoor

adjective

in·​door ˈin-ˈdȯr How to pronounce indoor (audio)
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

Recent Examples on the Web
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Currently, the system uses external motion capture cameras for indoor testing and is therefore not useful in outdoor environments yet. Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 3 Nov. 2025 The No-Burn rule bans burning wood, pellets, and manufactured fire logs in any indoor or outdoor wood-burning device. Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 2 Nov. 2025 The sketch then cut to an indoor security-cam shot of him reading Post-its stuck to the fridge. Paula Mejía, The Atlantic, 2 Nov. 2025 While open-air memorials will generally remain open to visitors, according to the National Park Service’s September funding report, indoor attractions such as visitor centers and exhibits remain closed, due in part to low staffing levels. Aysha Bagchi, USA Today, 2 Nov. 2025 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

Cite this Entry

“Indoor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/indoor. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.

Kids Definition

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

More from Merriam-Webster on indoor

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!