interior
word
/ˌɪnˈtɪɹiɝ/
in-TEER-ee-ur
/ɪntˈiəɹɪɐ/
in-TEER-ee-uh
Definition
The inside part of something, especially a building or vehicle. It can also refer to inner areas of a country, far from the coast or borders.
Usage & Nuances
Used both as a noun and adjective ("interior designer"). Common in architectural, design, and geography contexts. Don't confuse with "internal" (which often refers to things inside the body or organization). "Interior" often refers to physical space.
Spanish: interiorPortuguese (BR): interiorPortuguese (PT): interiorChinese (Simplified): 内部 - 室内Chinese (Traditional): 內部 - 室內Hindi: आंतरिक भागArabic: الداخلBengali: অভ্যন্তর - ভিতর (জায়গা)Russian: интерьер - внутренняя частьJapanese: インテリア - 内部Vietnamese: nội thất - bên trongKorean: 실내 - 내부Turkish: iç - iç kısımUrdu: اندرونی حصہ - داخلی حصہIndonesian: interior - bagian dalam
Example Sentences
The interior of the house is very modern.
basic
The car's interior is black leather.
basic
We traveled to the interior of the country.
basic
She wants to become an interior designer.
natural
The restaurant looks small from the outside, but its interior is spacious.
natural
I prefer sitting in the interior section away from the windows.
natural