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

   an indoor tennis court

   indoor amusements

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

Additional missing information included indoor air quality and details about participants' diets.

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Today, it continues to serve as Murphy’s main residence, offering an array of extravagant amenities, including a full-size indoor bowling alley, a private movie theater, a sport court, and a glittering swimming pool.

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EDM.com's Sunkel said the indoor event was "a way for Tomorrowland to test how their universe lands in China, how it's received under tightly managed conditions".

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"Many Canadians spend nearly 90 percent of their time inside, making indoor air quality a critical factor for health and well-being."

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Flu activity is low at the moment, though it is likely to increase with Thanksgiving next week and the holiday season, which typically involves more plane travel and indoor gatherings.

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