English · Word Candidate

exterior

/ɪkˈstɪəɹɪə/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: exteriors

Sense 1

Meaning · English

Relating to the outside parts or surface of something.

Adjective

the exterior part of a sphere

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

Being from outside a country; foreign.

Adjective

the exterior relations of a state or kingdom

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

The outside part, parts or surface of something.

Noun

The sticker was attached to the exterior of the package

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

Foreign lands.

Noun

She is our new minister of the exterior

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

What does “exterior” mean?

Relating to the outside parts or surface of something.

Is “exterior” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.