indoor-outdoor
Americanadjective
Example Sentences
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Formal living and dining spaces flow easily onto shaded terraces and courtyards, reinforcing the indoor-outdoor lifestyle that has long defined Palm Springs living.
From MarketWatch ● Mar. 5, 2026
The suite is a “private retreat with a sitting area and direct access to the outdoors, offering a true indoor-outdoor experience,” according to the listing.
From MarketWatch ● Feb. 4, 2026
The restaurant has a lively energy, with giant shutters that create an indoor-outdoor vibe and a patio perfect for warm evenings.
From Salon ● Sep. 29, 2025
“For me, the house was really about opening up specific views and moments to create a series of indoor-outdoor rooms,” Peterson says.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 13, 2025
My nose tickled from the dust in the sleeping bag, and the basement floor—which was poured concrete beneath a thin, comfortless layer of indoor-outdoor carpeting—made my bones ache whichever way I turned.
From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt
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