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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There are indoor, outdoor and indoor/outdoor options to choose from, so go for the extension cord that suits your needs. Cody Godwin, USA Today, 28 Mar. 2025 Wellness benefits: Purifies indoor air Low-maintenance care Reduces harmful pollutants 9. Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 27 Mar. 2025 Outdoor marijuana farms are less disruptive to neighborhoods compared to indoor facilities. Tribune Content Agency, Mercury News, 27 Mar. 2025 Explore Nature at the LEC: Discover Volusia County’s native plants and wildlife during free indoor programs and outdoor hikes at Lyonia Environmental Center, 2150 Eustace Ave., Deltona. Joe Rassel, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for indoor

Word History

First Known Use

1711, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
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 13 Apr. 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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