Indoor
'ɪndɔːr
Definitions
2 meaningsExisting, occurring, or used inside a building or structure.
'ɪndɔːr
Located or taking place inside a building or structure.
They have an indoor play area for kids.
💡 Simply: Imagine you're playing a board game. Indoor means the game is happening inside your house, not outside in the park. It's all about being *inside*!
👶 For kids: Happening inside a house or building.
More Examples
The indoor plants need sunlight.
We need to find an indoor venue for the event due to the weather.
How It's Used
"Indoor activities are popular during the winter months."
"The indoor swimming pool is open year-round."
In or into a building or other covered space; indoors.
'ɪndɔːrz
In or to a building or inside a structure.
Let's go indoors; it's getting cold.
💡 Simply: Imagine it's raining. You go indoors to stay dry. Indoors means you go *inside* a building.
👶 For kids: Going inside a house or building.
More Examples
They're spending the afternoon indoors.
When the storm came, everyone ran indoors.
How It's Used
"We moved indoors when the rain started."
"It's better to stay indoors during a thunderstorm."
From Middle English *in-dore*, meaning 'within the door', from Old English *in* (in) + *dor* (door).
The term 'indoor' has been used since the late 17th century, reflecting the increasing distinction between indoor and outdoor spaces as buildings and urban areas developed.
Memory tip
Think of *in* the *door* - inside!