Synonyms of exterior

exterior 1 of 2

adjective

ek-ˈstir-ē-ər 

as in outer

situated on the outside or farther out

the house's exterior walls badly need to be painted

Synonyms & Similar Words

• outer
• outward
• external
• outside
• surface
• outermost
• outlying
• superficial
• outmost

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• interior
• internal
• inner
• inside
• inward
• innermost
• middle
• mid
• inmost
• midmost

exterior

2 of 2

noun

as in surface

an outer part or layer

the exterior of the tooth consists of very hard enamel

Synonyms & Similar Words

• surface
• front
• outside
• skin
• facade
• shell
• top
• face
• veneer
• facing
• appearance
• cover
• covering
• mask
• show
• semblance
• disguise
• guise

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• interior
• inside

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of exterior

Adjective

Safety regulators said that an exterior panel on the vehicle could become detached while driving, creating a hazardous environment for other vehicles. — Los Angeles Times, 6 Nov. 2026

Kerns, a local artist, was working on a new mural that will adorn an exterior wall facing a parking lot for The Kitchen Table at 3175 Riverside Blvd. — Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 5 Nov. 2026

Noun

The Cybertruck was unveiled in 2019 with an angular stainless-steel exterior that set it apart from traditional pickups. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 6 Nov. 2026

There’s vent-y looking things all around the exterior, and the roof’s retractable. — Tyler Estep, AJC.com, 6 Nov. 2026