indoors

adverb

Definition of indoorsnext
as in in

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Recent Examples of indoors This requires a comprehensive approach that not only moves people indoors, but also keeps them housed and creates real pathways to long-term stability. — Donna Littlejohn, Daily News, 5 May 2026 Maintain your mower by cleaning it after use, checking oil levels, using a fuel stabilizer for storage, and storing it indoors. — Kamron Sanders, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 May 2026 Owners frequently noticed the worms only after their pets returned indoors. — Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 9 Apr. 2026 Give it six hours of direct sunlight a day, water when the top 2 inches of soil are dry, and prune to maintain its size indoors. — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 5 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for indoors
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  1. in
  2. inside
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  • The attack sent the Boeing 737 MAX into a nosedive that shed 15,000 feet in under a minute, ripping part of the rudder from its tail.
    — Mohammed Sergie, semafor.com, 1 Oct. 2026
  • On Friday in Miami the Braves gave him a start against the Marlins and brought right-handed starting pitcher Grant Holmes in after Kerr completed three innings of scoreless ball.
    — Chad Bishop, AJC.com, 1 Oct. 2026
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  • Everything about the hotel, inside and out, comes off striking and beautiful.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Police found Anna Yagi’s backpack near the hotel with her wallet still inside.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 5 Oct. 2026
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“Indoors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indoors. Accessed 8 Oct. 2026.

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