EXTERIOR Synonyms: 36 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

ek-ˈstir-ē-ər

Definition of exterior

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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The exterior and inner courtyard were filmed at Burghley House, while Belvoir Castle, Lancaster House and the British Foreign Office were used for interiors. — Emily Zemler, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Oct. 2026 An alternative proposal to clean and restore the building while improving the exterior lighting would not affect its historic character, the report found. — ABC News, 16 Oct. 2026

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The ultra-crunchy exterior gives way to a luxurious, fluffy center and a deep corn flavor. — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2026 The iconic New York City hotel is closing its doors for at least the next four years to undergo renovations to its exterior. — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 15 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for exterior

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Adjective

Holding her tongue is not Kate’s forte in general, and the severity of Todd’s avalanche of blunders in their meeting with the British foreign secretary tests the outer limits of her ability.

— Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 17 Oct. 2026
Electrons from outer shells then fell into those vacancies, releasing energy as X-rays.

— Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of outer

Noun

Certain items in the front of the shelf in a refrigeration section measured above 41 degrees (cookie dough 45 degrees, sour cream 47 degrees).

— NWA Democrat-Gazette, Arkansas Online, 19 Oct. 2026
The cold front that moved through Central Florida this weekend is expected to stall over South Florida bringing a liftoff wind hazard as well as the possibility of cumulus clouds that could violate launch rules.

— Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Oct. 2026

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