indoors
/ɪnˈdɔːz/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
Inside, into, or within a building.
Adverb
Examples
We stayed indoors to avoid the brutal heat.
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).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
The interior of a building; the space inside buildings generally.
Noun
Examples
I prefer the indoors to the outdoors.
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).
Common questions
What does “indoors” mean?
Inside, into, or within a building.
Is “indoors” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.