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 seasonal activities like ice skating and snow tubing, plus any time-of-year amenities like an indoor pool. Beth Luberecki, USA TODAY, 28 Jan. 2025 For indoor doormats, the most durable material to choose is coir. Moriah Mason, Southern Living, 28 Jan. 2025 As someone who has experienced the indoor soccer atmosphere for over a decade, Vandegriffe had thoughts about what makes Comets’ home-field advantage so special. Nathan Dunn, Kansas City Star, 27 Jan. 2025 The Sill delivers indoor and outdoor plants, gardening essentials and accessories to plant enthusiasts in all 48 states. Anna Haines, Forbes, 23 Jan. 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 1 Feb. 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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