EXTERIOR Synonyms: 36 Similar and Opposite Words

exterior 1 of 2

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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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

Most homes’ interior and exterior doors have some wooden elements. — Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 20 Aug. 2026 Its hydrophilic exterior and hydrophobic interior trap and release polyhalides on demand, stopping the leakage cold. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 19 Aug. 2026

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The Bruin didn’t host the premiere itself, but its exterior was used to support the event taking place at the then-Village Westwood across the street. — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 20 Aug. 2026 The exterior features unique blue accents and matching blue high-performance brake calipers. — New Atlas, 19 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for exterior

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Adjective

Earlier this month as a hurricane, the outer bands of Lala battered Hawaii and caused destructive flooding.

— ABC News, ABC News, 25 Aug. 2026
Spanning 42 feet long and more than 14 feet wide, the observatory is designed to explore the outer solar system and beyond – prying into the previously unobservable edge of the universe to study dark energy and search for exoplanets.

— Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of outer

Noun

Two crew members from the cargo ship MV Ocean Winner were rescued late Saturday while three ships were deployed to conduct surface searches for the remaining crew members in a joint operation by the Indian Coast Guard and Indian Navy.

— ABC News, ABC News, 23 Aug. 2026
From the grand schemes to the minute details, every surface, light, furniture arrangement, and amenity feels intentionally designed for the modern-day, high-performing professional female athlete.

— Tamerra Griffin, New York Times, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of surface

Noun

With a steely disposition, Dikha is seen in the videos standing at the very front of a thin boat, executing a repetitive series of dance moves as a line of rowers propel them through a river.

— Mitchell McCluskey, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2026
The footage also showed federal agents were by the apartment front door and Neal was at a significant distance when the shooting occurred, according to Wharton.

— Juliana Kim, NPR, 23 Aug. 2026

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