indoors

adverb

in·​doors ˈin-ˈdȯrz How to pronounce indoors (audio)
(ˌ)in-
Synonyms of indoorsnext
: in or into a building
working indoors

Examples of indoors in a Sentence

The game will be played indoors. He worked indoors all afternoon. We went indoors when it began to rain.
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Customers can enjoy it indoors, on the two‑story patio, or during HiFi’s rotating events. Susan Stapleton, Des Moines Register, 12 Mar. 2026 Stash cushions indoors or in a waterproof deck box to help prevent mold, stains, and fading. Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 7 Mar. 2026 Give it a chance to beat the heat by starting it indoors. David Beaulieu, The Spruce, 9 Feb. 2026 Officials urge the public to never bring stunned iguanas indoors to warm up, and to use caution when handling them, as the reptiles can recover quickly and become defensive. Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 2 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for indoors

Word History

First Known Use

1832, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of indoors was in 1832

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“Indoors.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/indoors. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.

Kids Definition

indoors

adverb
in·​doors (ˈ)in-ˈdō(ə)rz How to pronounce indoors (audio)
-ˈdȯ(ə)rz
: in or into a building
games to be played indoors

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