Synonyms

indoors

American

[in-dawrz, -dohrz] / ɪnˈdɔrz, -ˈdoʊrz /

adverb

in or into a house or building.

We stayed indoors during the storm.

indoors British

/ ˌɪnˈdɔːz /

adverb

(postpositive) inside or into a house or other building

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Etymology

Origin of indoors

1780–90; indoor + -s 1

Example Sentences

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He said he was following advice to stay indoors and had been told teaching would be conducted online until Thursday.

From BBC

That’s partly because heat pumps work by extracting heat from outdoor air, compressing it and piping it indoors, a thermal magic trick that’s harder to perform in places with subzero winters.

From Los Angeles Times

British nationals transiting through Dubai and Doha are being advised to remain indoors in a secure location and avoid travelling outside if possible.

From BBC

Until the mad animal was taken care of, children were kept indoors and all stock was brought into the barn lot.

From Literature

Imagine having to spend your entire life indoors away from windows.

From The Wall Street Journal

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