indoor

adjective

in·​door ˈin-ˈdȯr How to pronounce indoor (audio)
1
: of or relating to the interior of a building
2
: living, located, or carried on within a building
an indoor sport

Examples of indoor in a Sentence

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If finding indoor shelter is not an option: Avoid open fields, hill peaks, or ridge tops. Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 9 June 2025 If finding indoor shelter is not an option: Steer clear of open fields, hilltops, or ridge tops. Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 9 June 2025 The company also plans to open an indoor location in Los Angeles and another in Miami by the middle of 2026. Brendan Coffey, Sportico.com, 9 June 2025 The resort will have a full-service spa, a fitness center, an indoor thermal pool, a cold plunge, a sauna and steam rooms. Amaia Gavica, Idaho Statesman, 8 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for indoor

Word History

First Known Use

1711, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of indoor was in 1711

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“Indoor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/indoor. Accessed 14 Jun. 2025.

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indoor

adjective
in·​door ˌin-ˌdō(ə)r How to pronounce indoor (audio)
-ˌdȯ(ə)r
1
: of or relating to the interior of a building
2
: done, living, used, or belonging within a building
an indoor sport

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