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

Recent Examples on the Web The home offers a slew of modern comforts, such as a 40-foot indoor swimming pool, a Klafs steam room, a movie theater, and a wine cellar, to name a few. Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 17 Apr. 2024 The company also intends to open Sky Zone indoor activity parks in Santa Clarita (Los Angeles County) and Huntington Beach (Orange County). George Avalos, The Mercury News, 17 Apr. 2024 An opposite hitter in the indoor game, the 6-foot Kraft was an All-American at Torrey Pines on a team that won a state championship in 2019. John Maffei, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Apr. 2024 This year he’s fully opened Kaminari Gyoza Bar with indoor dining, sake and beer, all an ode to his hometown of Utsonomiya, Japan’s famed gyoza capital. Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2024 Try taking on a few plants or starting an indoor garden, which could boost your mood. Bryce Jones, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Apr. 2024 The indoor practice fields can be used by other groups such as band, cheer and baseball. Elizabeth Campbell, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Apr. 2024 Its indoor market stocked with local and handmade items, ice cream and slushies will open in mid-April. Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 5 Apr. 2024 There’s limited indoor seating, but there’s a dining deck on the street-facing patio. Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Apr. 2024

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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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Cite this Entry

“Indoor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/indoor. Accessed 23 Apr. 2024.

Kids Definition

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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