English · Adjectives

indoors

/ɪnˈdɔːrz/

[/ɪnˈdɔːrz/]

inside a building

Beginneradverb

Definition

Indoors means inside a building, not in the open air.

Example

When it rains, we play games indoors.

When it rains, we play games indoors.

Etymology

From 'in' plus 'doors', meaning within the doors of a house.

How & Where It’s Used

Used to talk about being inside a building.

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