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indoor-outdoor

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

adjective

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

    indoor-outdoor carpeting.


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It will soon become the outdoor patio of Origin, an ambitious new indoor-outdoor nightclub and live music venue from two veteran promoters in L.A.’s underground electronic scene.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 8, 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

“Seamless indoor-outdoor living defines the coastal experience,” the listing description notes.

From MarketWatch ● Mar. 2, 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

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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