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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When the Colorado Athletic Club at Inverness closed in 2023, eight indoor courts and 12 outdoor courts were lost. John Meyer, Denver Post, 22 Apr. 2025 An open-concept great room sports several lounging spots, including one nestled beside a black-veined marble fireplace and, just behind that, an indoor hot tub. Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 21 Apr. 2025 Round out your patio dining set with a contrasting group of chairs made with outdoor-friendly aluminum, or go with upholstery for an indoor arrangement. Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 21 Apr. 2025 No sets from Coachella’s Sonora Tent — the indoor venue reserved for the punk-inspired acts that made Goldenvoice’s early reputation — were filmed for the livestream during the second weekend. August Brown, Los Angeles Times, 21 Apr. 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 25 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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