exterior
word
/ɪkˈstɪɹiɝ/
/ɛkstˈiəɹɪɐ/
Definition
The outside part or surface of something, especially a building or object; can also refer to the outward appearance.
Usage & Nuances
Mostly formal and used in architecture, design, or when describing buildings and objects. Common phrases: 'exterior wall,' 'exterior design.' Can describe both physical outside or someone's outward appearance.
Spanish: exterior - parte exteriorPortuguese (BR): exterior - parte externaPortuguese (PT): exterior - parte exteriorChinese (Simplified): 外部 - 外表Chinese (Traditional): 外部 - 外表Hindi: बाहरी हिस्सा - बाह्यArabic: الخارج - السطح الخارجيBengali: বাহ্যিক - বাইরের অংশRussian: экстерьер - внешняя частьJapanese: 外側 - 外観Vietnamese: bên ngoài - mặt ngoàiKorean: 외부 - 겉면Turkish: dış - dış yüzeyUrdu: بیرونی حصہ - ظاہرIndonesian: eksterior - bagian luar
Example Sentences
The exterior of the house is painted blue.
basic
Please clean the exterior windows today.
basic
We admired the modern exterior of the museum.
basic
From the exterior, the restaurant looks fancy, but inside it's very cozy.
natural
The car’s exterior was shiny, but the engine needed repairs.
natural
She always keeps up a calm exterior, even when she's nervous inside.
natural