indoor
5 synonyms and 0 antonyms for indoor, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adjective — Located, used, or done inside a building.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Etymology
From "(with)in" plus "door," first recorded in 1711.
Full origin of indoor →Frequently asked questions
What does “indoor” mean?
The word “indoor” means located, used, or done inside a building. In plain terms, happening or existing inside a building, not outside.
How do you pronounce “indoor”?
“Indoor” is pronounced IHN-daw (/ˈɪndoɹ/ in IPA).
How do you use “indoor” in a sentence?
Here is “indoor” used in a sentence: “They installed an indoor pool for winter use.”
What part of speech is “indoor”?
“Indoor” is an adjective.
Where does the word “indoor” come from?
The word “indoor” dates back to around 1711. From "(with)in" plus "door," first recorded in 1711.
Is “indoor” a common word?
“Indoor” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the A2 level.
What is the difference between indoor and indoors?
Indoor is an adjective that goes before a noun — an indoor pool, indoor plants — while indoors is an adverb meaning inside a building: 'we stayed indoors'. They are not interchangeable: 'an indoors pool' and 'we stayed indoor' are both incorrect.
Can you say 'the pool is indoor'?
No — indoor is an attributive adjective, which means it is used before a noun, as in 'an indoor pool'. After a verb, English uses the adverb indoors or a phrase like 'inside': 'the pool is indoors' or 'the pool is inside the building'.
What is the opposite of indoor?
The direct opposite is outdoor, used the same way before a noun: outdoor seating, an outdoor concert. The matching adverb pair is indoors and outdoors: 'children should play outdoors as well as indoors'.