indoor
word
Definition
Located inside a building, not outside. 'Indoor' describes activities, places, or items meant to be used inside.
Usage & Nuances
'Indoor' is only used as an adjective before nouns, like 'indoor swimming pool'. Not used after verbs ('The pool is indoor' is incorrect; say 'indoor pool'). Common with sports ('indoor soccer'), plants ('indoor plant'), and activities ('indoor games'). 'Indoors' is the adverb or noun form ('stay indoors').
Spanish: de interior - cubiertoPortuguese (BR): interno - cobertoPortuguese (PT): interior - cobertoChinese (Simplified): 室内Chinese (Traditional): 室內Hindi: इनडोर - भीतरीArabic: داخليBengali: ইন্ডোর - ঘরোয়া (অভ্যন্তরীণ)Russian: крытый - внутреннийJapanese: 屋内のVietnamese: trong nhàKorean: 실내의Turkish: kapalı - iç (mekan)Urdu: اِن ڈور - اندرونیIndonesian: dalam ruangan - di dalam
Example Sentences
We played indoor soccer because it was raining.
basic
She has a beautiful indoor garden.
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My cat is an indoor pet.
basic
I prefer indoor activities when it's cold outside.
natural
This gym has great indoor facilities.
natural
Are you more of an indoor or outdoor person?
natural