Interior
ɪnˈtɪəriər
Definitions
2 meaningsThe inside of a building or vehicle; the inner surface of something.
ɪnˈtɪəriər
The inner part of something.
The interior of the old house was dark and dusty.
💡 Simply: Imagine you're inside a cozy house, or inside a car with comfy seats! The 'interior' is all the stuff you see and experience *inside* that space. Like, "The interior of my car is always messy!"
👶 For kids: The inside of something, like the inside of a house or a car.
More Examples
The airplane's interior was spacious and comfortable.
She hired a designer to redecorate the interior of her apartment.
How It's Used
"The interior of the cathedral is breathtaking."
"The car's interior is made of high-quality leather."
Relating to the inside; situated within.
ɪnˈtɪəriər
Located inside.
The interior walls of the house were painted white.
💡 Simply: If something is 'interior,' it means it's on the inside, not the outside. Like, "The interior walls of the house are painted blue."
👶 For kids: Being on the inside.
More Examples
He had an interior view of the situation.
The interior design of the hotel was modern and stylish.
How It's Used
"The interior regions of the country are sparsely populated."
"The interior designer created a warm and inviting space."
From Latin *interior* ('inner'), comparative of *inter* ('within').
The word 'interior' has been used since the 15th century, evolving from a simple description of the inner part to encompass design and architectural contexts.
Memory tip
Think of the inside decoration of your house, a comfortable interior.
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Word Origin
Root: inter