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

The home, which is currently undergoing interior renovation and exterior restoration, was nominated for the landmark designation by Rasmussen, of Geneva Heights LLC, according to a memo from the city included in Monday’s meeting agenda. — Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 8 July 2026

The construction plan calls for a total interior and exterior construction cost of $510,000, the July 3 city of Charlotte filing shows. — Catherine Muccigrosso july 8, Charlotte Observer, 8 July 2026

Noun

One way to expedite the process is by preemptively taking photos and videos of each room in your house, including valuable items and your home’s exterior. — Faith Wakefield, USA Today, 2 July 2026

The Atlantic reported the walkway repairs cost taxpayers nearly $690,000 and the renovations required to hang portraits of presidents on the exterior of the White House cost another nearly $350,000. — Joseph Konig, PEOPLE, 2 July 2026