indoors

adverb

Definition of indoorsnext
as in in

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Recent Examples of indoors This requires a comprehensive approach that not only moves people indoors, but also keeps them housed and creates real pathways to long-term stability. — Donna Littlejohn, Daily News, 5 May 2026 Maintain your mower by cleaning it after use, checking oil levels, using a fuel stabilizer for storage, and storing it indoors. — Kamron Sanders, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 May 2026 Owners frequently noticed the worms only after their pets returned indoors. — Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 9 Apr. 2026 Give it six hours of direct sunlight a day, water when the top 2 inches of soil are dry, and prune to maintain its size indoors. — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 5 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for indoors
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  1. in
  2. inside
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  • Invest In Your Relationship Capital Invest in and intentionally cultivate your relationship capital at all points in your career.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Flamenco dancers from Rueda Flamenca lined the garden path while guests walked in, as a nod to Taylor’s mother who is Spanish.
    — Kaitlin Menza, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Sep. 2026
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  • Pairing rolled clothing with compression packing cubes, like this Bagail six-piece set with mesh panels to easily see what’s inside, can help keep outfits organized while creating extra room for souvenirs on the way home.
    — Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Blink Outdoor Security Camera Early Labor Day Deal Protect your property inside and out with the weather-resistant Blink Outdoor 4 three-camera system.
    — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 31 Aug. 2026
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“Indoors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indoors. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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