inside of

preposition

: inside

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Iranian state media and Iran’s embassy in South Africa mocked the ruse, posting memes of Trump pictured inside of catering carts full of food. — Sara Dorn, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2026 His assessment of literature inside of Russia today is stark. — Literary Hub, 13 Aug. 2026 Whatever’s going on inside of them, an expert can probably say. — Alex Robinson, Outdoor Life, 12 Aug. 2026 There’s more precedent for narrative fluidity than usually is allowed inside of the studio system. — David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 10 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for inside of

Word History

First Known Use

1836, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of inside of was in 1836

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“Inside of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inside%20of. Accessed 19 Aug. 2026.

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