interior
ihn-TEER-rih-uh
Interior (adj) means Located inside, rather than on the surface or at the edge. Example: “The car's interior design impressed the reviewers.”
adj
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Located inside, rather than on the surface or at the edge.
"The car's interior design impressed the reviewers."
"The interior walls of the cottage were painted a pale yellow."
"Interior doors can be fitted without any special weatherproofing."
noun
1
The inside of a building, vehicle, or other enclosed space.
"They redecorated the entire interior of the house."
"The novel is set deep in the interior of the country, far from the coast."
"The interior of the church was cool and quiet after the heat outside."
How to use interior
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe inside of something, or a region far from the coast or border of a country.
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car interior
interior design
the interior of the country
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Etymology
From Latin interior, meaning "inner."
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What does “interior” mean?
The word “interior” means located inside, rather than on the surface or at the edge. In plain terms, the inside of something, or a region far from the coast or border of a country.
How do you pronounce “interior”?
“Interior” is pronounced ihn-TEER-rih-uh (/ɪnˈtɪ.ɹi.ɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “interior” in a sentence?
Here is “interior” used in a sentence: “The car's interior design impressed the reviewers.”
What is the opposite of “interior”?
The opposite of “interior” — its antonyms — is exterior.
What part of speech is “interior”?
Depending on how it is used, “interior” can be an adjective and a noun.
Where does the word “interior” come from?
The word “interior” comes from Latin. From Latin interior, meaning "inner.".
Is “interior” a common word?
“Interior” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.
How many meanings does “interior” have?
“Interior” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: located inside, rather than on the surface or at the edge.
What is the difference between interior and exterior?
Interior means the inside of something, while exterior means the outside. The interior of a house includes its rooms and hallways; the exterior is its outer walls and roof. The same pair applies to cars, buildings, and containers: interior faces inward, exterior faces the outside world.
What is the opposite of interior?
The main opposite is exterior, meaning the outer surface or outside part. Depending on context, outer, external, and outside all work too. Where interior describes what lies within, such as inner rooms or inner regions, its opposites point to the surface, the edge, or the world beyond.
What is an example of interior?
The interior of a car takes in the seats, dashboard, and everything inside the cabin. A building's interior covers its rooms, walls, and floors. On a larger scale, the interior of a country means its inland regions, far from the coast or borders. In each case it refers to what is inside.
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