EXTERIOR Synonyms: 36 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

ek-ˈstir-ē-ər

Definition of exterior

as in outer

situated on the outside or farther out the house's exterior walls badly need to be painted

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noun

as in surface

an outer part or layer the exterior of the tooth consists of very hard enamel

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Recent Examples of exterior

Adjective

The kitchen includes a center island with barstool seating, as well as direct access to the exterior deck. — Natalia Senanayake, PEOPLE, 16 July 2026 Clear off any weeds, leaves, or other debris from the exterior unit. — Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 15 July 2026

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Find My, kill switches, biometric locks—every major intervention since has lived in the operating system, not on the device's exterior. — Antonia Bremeyer, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026 The shoes have a buttery smooth leather exterior in a neutral birch color that easily complements most everyday looks, according to shoppers. — Tanya Sharma, PEOPLE, 17 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for exterior

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Adjective

Those outer leaves have the most contact with soil, handling and other surfaces.

— Olivia LaBorde, AJC.com, 21 July 2026
The Port of Helsinki lists tram 6 as the public transit connection from the district, although passengers at the outer cruise berths should expect a 20 minute walk before reaching the stop.

— David Nikel, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026

Definition of outer

Noun

The latest science shows that this waste heat can increase surrounding land surface temperatures by as much as 16°F and raise air temperatures in nearby neighborhoods by up to 4°F.

— Bridget Shirvell, Hartford Courant, 18 July 2026
The seventh hole has an entirely new putting surface with steep run-offs and the deepest greenside bunkers on the course.

— Justin Ray, New York Times, 18 July 2026

Definition of surface

Noun

Torres – one of Barcelona’s key men up front – had been having an awful tournament, missing a plethora of chances throughout Spain’s campaign and being benched after starting against Cape Verde.

— Patrick Sung Cuadrado, CNN Money, 20 July 2026
There is some optimism on the USMNT front, as the team should feature 2026 World Cup breakout star Folarin Balogun.

— Dean Jones, New York Times, 20 July 2026

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