indoor

/'indɔ:/

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Word: Indoor

Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition: The word "indoor" describes anything that is located, suited for, or happening inside a building. For example, if something is "indoor," it means you do it inside, not outside.

Usage Instructions:

• Use "indoor" to describe activities, places, or events that occur inside a building.
• It is often used with nouns, like "indoor games," "indoor plants," or "indoor swimming pool."

Examples:

1. Simple Example: "We played indoor games because it was raining outside."
2. Advanced Example: "The indoor swimming pool is a great way to stay active during the winter months."

Word Variants:

• Indoors (adverb): This means being inside or within a building. For example, "We stayed indoors to keep warm."

Different Meanings:

• "Indoor" specifically refers to activities or settings inside a building, while "outdoor" refers to activities or settings outside.

Synonyms:

• Inside
• Enclosed
• Internal

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs:

• There aren’t specific idioms related to "indoor," but you can use the phrase "stay indoors" to mean to remain inside a building.

Advanced Usage:

• Indoor-outdoor: This term describes something that can be used or done both inside and outside.

Academic

Adjective

1. within doors
   • an indoor setting
2. located, suited for, or taking place within a building
   • indoor activities for a rainy day
   • an indoor pool

Synonyms

• indoor