indoor

[ in-dawr, -dohr ]

adjective

1. occurring, used, etc., in a house or building, rather than out of doors:

   indoor games.

indoor

/ ˈɪnˌdɔː /

adjective

1. of, situated in, or appropriate to the inside of a house or other building

   indoor amusements

   an indoor tennis court

Word History and Origins

Origin of indoor¹

1705–15; aphetic variant of within-door, originally phrase within ( the ) door, i.e., inside the house

Example Sentences

Energy stored in thermochemical materials can effectively heat indoor spaces, particularly in humid regions, according to researchers with the U.S.

From Science Daily

The team collected data with the mannequin system as well as with human users in 22 different indoor environments, including offices and living spaces.

From Science Daily

Ms Roberts, who worked at an indoor climbing centre in Newton Aycliffe, County Durham, started a relationship with Mr Stockton in January 2023.

From BBC

After the renovations, which vastly expanded the indoor play area and added new games and exhibits, the park started charging an admission fee of $20.

From Los Angeles Times

As well as creating a smoke-free generation, the government's Tobacco and Vapes Bill will extend the current indoor smoking ban to some outdoor settings.

From BBC

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