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

Recent Examples on the Web If finding indoor shelter is not an option: • Avoid open fields, the top of a hill, or a ridge top. Star-Telegram Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Apr. 2024 Beyond the water park, the resort also features another indoor fun zone with an arcade, rock-climbing wall, ropes course, bumper cars, and other attractions. Beth Luberecki, USA TODAY, 27 Apr. 2024 Now, obviously that’s only true for indoor growers - as Mother Nature will take care of that for outdoor growers. Anna Miller, Sacramento Bee, 26 Apr. 2024 Workplaces could ensure that indoor air quality, an issue that got attention during the peak pandemic years, continues to be a priority. Lisa Jarvis, Twin Cities, 26 Apr. 2024 The video shows that the home featured many classic midcentury design features, including an open floor plan, clean lines, lots of glass and natural wood and a fusion of indoor and outdoor spaces. Martha Ross, The Mercury News, 22 Apr. 2024 Just as no spice cabinet should be without black pepper, no indoor plant collection should be without Peperomia. Joshua Siskin, Orange County Register, 20 Apr. 2024 Quickly and chaotically, the clip shows Swift in a white gown — similar to her Grammys look — throwing a chair through the glass of an indoor window. Charna Flam, Peoplemag, 19 Apr. 2024 The home offers a slew of modern comforts, such as a 40-foot indoor swimming pool, a Klafs steam room, a movie theater, and a wine cellar, to name a few. Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 17 Apr. 2024

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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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Cite this Entry

“Indoor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/indoor. Accessed 2 May. 2024.

Kids Definition

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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