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indoor-outdoor

American  
[in-dawr-out-dawr, in-dohr-out-dohr] / ˈɪnˌdɔrˈaʊtˌdɔr, ˈɪnˌdoʊrˈaʊtˌdoʊr /

adjective

  1. designed or constructed to be used either indoors or outdoors.

    indoor-outdoor carpeting.


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The new store, located at 520 N. Glendale Avenue, includes the chain’s signature cafe and tonic bar as well as an indoor-outdoor patio space.

From Los Angeles Times May 20, 2026

“The light-filled residence was designed for seamless indoor-outdoor living, featuring a spectacular open floor plan,” the description goes on.

From MarketWatch Mar. 30, 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

There would also be indoor-outdoor landscaped recreational space on the top level, plans show.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 18, 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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