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 Roscommon Room serves as an indoor extension of the Ocean Terrace and offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 23 June 2026 It is nestled within a towering grove of redwoods and features a modern barn architectural style with dark wood siding, stone, and expansive glass windows that create a seamless indoor-outdoor experience. Liz Thach, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026 In addition to an excellent restaurant, there’s a cozy bar and a cigar lounge, plus a gorgeous indoor swimming pool and a children’s club. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 June 2026 To unwind after a round, guests can relax in the private outdoor heated pool, indoor thermal pool as well as Finnish sauna and salt steam room. Deeya Sonalkar, TheWeek, 23 June 2026 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 30 Jun. 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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