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adjective

ek-ˈstir-ē-ər How to pronounce exterior (audio)
Definition of exteriornext
as in outer
situated on the outside or farther out the house's exterior walls badly need to be painted

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exterior

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noun

as in surface
an outer part or layer the exterior of the tooth consists of very hard enamel

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Recent Examples of exterior
Adjective
Her refusal to sugarcoat the interior and exterior lives of her characters, whether enslaved or traumatized by the past — by events in American history — was purposeful. — Leigh Haber, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026 That would include exterior, mechanical and electrical replacements. — Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 3 July 2026
Noun
The hall will feature a sleek, modern, glass exterior; interior space for 1,174 beds; and a makerspace lab that will allow students to engage with cutting-edge technology. — Florida International University, Miami Herald, 1 July 2026 Save big and add a sophisticated touch to your home’s exteriors with up to 30% off during Design Within Reach’s Fourth of July sale. — Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 3 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for exterior
Recent Examples of Synonyms for exterior
  1. outer
  2. surface
  3. front
Adjective
  • Move the person into a shaded, cool area, remove their outer clothing and work to cool them down as quickly as possible, preferably with cold water or an ice bath.
    — Lauren Victory, CBS News, 30 June 2026
  • Rather than absorbing moisture, water molecules adhere to the outer and inner surfaces of the gel, filling all the open spaces and pores to form a thin film.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 29 June 2026
Definition of outer
Noun
  • The Sonic at 4025 Mapleshade Lane was found to have liquid leaking from the ceiling onto the cooking surfaces.
    — Mary Ella Hastings July 3, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 July 2026
  • But now, at an outcrop on the edge of an ancient river channel named Neretva Vallis, Perseverance detected complex macromolecular carbon sitting right on the rock’s surface.
    — Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 4 July 2026
Definition of surface
Noun
  • The same gateway sits in front of Model Context Protocol servers, the standard way agents now discover and call tools.
    — Janakiram MSV, Forbes.com, 6 July 2026
  • Europeans will also be keen to put on a unified front publicly, particularly over defense spending, according to Franke.
    — Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 6 July 2026
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“Exterior.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exterior. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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