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adjective

ek-ˈstir-ē-ər How to pronounce exterior (audio)
Definition of exteriornext
as in outer
situated on the outside or farther out the house's exterior walls badly need to be painted

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exterior

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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
Mattresses are made from a combination of foundational support systems, layers for comfort, and exterior fabrics of various types, according to the CPSC. — Yvette Orozco, Houston Chronicle, 30 Sep. 2026 Investigators found bullet holes in the trailer and on the exterior wall of the home’s second-floor nursery, where the three kids were with their nanny. — ABC News, 29 Sep. 2026
Noun
Prime Day Outdoor Deals Making your exteriors feel like an extension of your interior design is more than achievable with Amazon Prime Day’s leftover deals on patio furniture and decor. — Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 8 Oct. 2026 Inspect the exterior of your home for any cracks where mice could enter. — Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 8 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for exterior
Recent Examples of Synonyms for exterior
  1. outer
  2. surface
  3. front
Adjective
  • The Mane of Needles is an outer leaf on the family tree of Negronis.
    — Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 3 Oct. 2026
  • Once that stays lit, turn the dial and push in to light the outer ring.
    — Noah Kaufman, Architectural Digest, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of outer
Noun
  • Unlike motion-capture systems that rely on rigid sensors attached to clothing, the design uses soft components throughout its sensing surface.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Researchers have developed a paper-thin foot membrane that lets crawling microrobots harvest electricity directly from the ground beneath them, ditching heavy onboard batteries by turning metal and silicon surfaces into an active power source.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of surface
Noun
  • Bidh further claimed that the Saudis were the first to leave once the front’s collapse began.
    — Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 4 Oct. 2026
  • But the Asian city-state’s matchmaking service may have conventional dating apps beat on certain fronts, experts said.
    — Matthew Tan, CNBC, 4 Oct. 2026
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“Exterior.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exterior. Accessed 12 Oct. 2026.

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