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 vast majority of events are free; select indoor performances are pay-what-you-wish. The New Yorker, 28 June 2024 Lyles broke the 300-m indoor world record in his first pro season, in 2017. Sean Gregory, TIME, 27 June 2024 The Roman-style pizzeria’s executive chef, Juan Robles, is overseeing the menu in the new space, which is the largest yet and is located near the beach with a handful of tables for indoor dining. Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 27 June 2024 Lawrence, who founded the indoor trampoline park chain Sky Zone, has brought in $2.8 million ($2.5 million of which was self-funded) and has styled himself as an optimistic problem-solver opposed to hardline tactics like government shutdowns. Geoffrey Skelley, ABC News, 24 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for indoor 

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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 4 Jul. 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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