Synonyms for

Indoors

Verb / ˈɪˌndɔ:rz / Another word for indoors — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Inside a building or house.

Synonyms & similar words

inside outdoors outside inside in within inward internally inwardly

Synonyms by register

Formal

interiorly within

Informal

inside in the house at home

Literary

under cover sheltered

Antonyms

outdoors outside exterior abroad open-air al fresco

Common collocations

  • stay indoors
  • go indoors
  • play indoors
  • work indoors
  • eat indoors
  • live indoors
  • sleep indoors

Word family

adjective indoor
adverb indoors

Usage note

Indoors is primarily used as an adverb. The adjective form is 'indoor', as in 'indoor activities'.

Example sentences

  1. I prefer to read indoors rather than outside.
  2. It's too cold to play outdoors, let's go indoors.
  3. I like to snuggle indoors with a blanket and watch a movie.
  4. We had an indoor picnic because it was raining outside.
  5. The cat prefers to stay indoors all day.

Quotes

  • Life is too short to spend indoors.
  • I go to nature to be soothed and healed, and to have my senses put in order.
  • The outside of the building is the face of the city, but the inside of that building is the soul of the city.

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