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

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In fact, some fitness studios even require switching out your walking shoes for a pair worn solely in an indoor space. Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 21 Sep. 2025 Its compact 26-inch-long frame is ideal for small kitchen corners, and its yearlong functionality allows for both indoor and outdoor use. Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Sep. 2025 Floor-to-ceiling glass windows and doors open right up to the outside for a taste of indoor-outdoor living. Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 20 Sep. 2025 Guests can cruise the property on a complimentary golf cart and take advantage of amenities like an on-site spa, a resort-style pool and hot tub, an indoor gym and multi-purpose courts for tennis or pickleball. Gabi De La Rosa, Southern Living, 20 Sep. 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 24 Sep. 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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