indoor

adjective

Definition of indoornext
as in internal

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Recent Examples of indoor While most citrus trees are too large for indoor growing, there are a few small or dwarf varieties of citrus that can be kept indoors year-round in pots. — Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 16 Oct. 2026 For even longer-term stays, the Knox has both two- and three-bedroom apartments, known as Abbott House, Hester House, and Hyland House, that focus on indoor-outdoor living, complete with a kitchen, with all the white-glove service of a hotel. — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 15 Oct. 2026 The vlog ends with a surprise early birthday celebration for RM and a bit of shooting around on an indoor basketball court. — Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 15 Oct. 2026 The Apple Home Collection (in collaboration with LG Electronics and Schneider Electric) will include indoor and outdoor cameras, thermostats, and more to round out your smart home experience. — Kelsey Fogarty, PC Magazine, 14 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for indoor
Recent Examples of Synonyms for indoor
  1. internal
  2. interior
  3. inner
  4. inside
Adjective
  • Cornell closed the fraternity chapter and disciplined several students following an internal investigation, but no criminal charges have been filed.
    — Leah Willingham, Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2026
  • Caplan said that Weiss’s consistent internal communication on his action plan—addressing nine areas, including facilities, visitor experience, technology, and security—has already helped with morale.
    — Hilarie M. Sheets, ARTnews.com, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of internal
Adjective
  • That ethos extends to the layout, with a seamless flow between the interior and exterior living spaces.
    — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 14 Oct. 2026
  • The rest of the UltraSlim, including the compressor, condenser, and nearly all the interior components, sit outside the window.
    — John R. Delaney, PC Magazine, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of interior
Adjective
  • In Whalefall, Abrams screams and thrashes with the same vulnerability, and a few more inner demons.
    — Brenna Ehrlich, Rolling Stone, 18 Oct. 2026
  • Engage in activities that bring you joy or reconnect with your inner child.
    — Parents, Parents, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of inner
Adjective
  • The event gives people an inside look at historical documents and artifacts preserved by local archives, reflecting the city's history dating back to its founding in 1848.
    — James Taylor, CBS News, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Royal was committed to Texas for nearly a year, but everyone with any inside knowledge believed a flip to the instate Tigers was inevitable.
    — Austin Perry OutKick, FOXNews.com, 15 Oct. 2026
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“Indoor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indoor. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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