indoor

adjective

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

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Or plan a trip at one of the area's many indoor waterparks. Usa Today Network, USA Today, 10 June 2026 The company continues developing home robots designed to assist users with everyday indoor tasks. Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 9 June 2026 Summer events like the Piedmont Park Arts Festival, Summer Shade Festival, and Atlanta Braves games keep the city lively, while indoor attractions like the Georgia Aquarium, High Museum of Art, and World of Coca-Cola offer an easy escape from the dog days of summer. Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 9 June 2026 Floor-to-ceiling impact glass and sleek Alabama limestone define much of the striking architecture, which was designed to maximize coastal vistas and blend indoor and outdoor living seamlessly. Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 9 June 2026 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 12 Jun. 2026.

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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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