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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The indoor pool comes with an indoor-outdoor hot tub. Tori Latham, Robb Report, 9 Apr. 2025 Consider an air purifier: Air purifiers can also help with indoor air pollution and humidity levels, which can worsen allergic asthma symptoms. Verywell Health, 9 Apr. 2025 Meanwhile, the future begins Friday at Wind Creek, whose new hotel amenities will include a spa, indoor pool, fitness center, restaurants, bars and event space. Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2025 Best Outdoor Furniture and Dining Set Deals In the perfect world, your outdoor furniture set should be just as comfortable as your indoor one—sofas and sectionals included. Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Apr. 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 23 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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