indoor
Describes something that is located, happens, or is used inside a building rather than outside. It is an adjective used before a noun to talk about activities or objects protected from the weather.
Exemplos
3 de 5We played indoor games because it was raining outside.
We played games inside because of the rain.
The hotel features an indoor swimming pool for all guests.
The hotel has a swimming pool located inside the building.
I'm not an indoor person; I love being in nature.
I don't like staying inside; I prefer being outside.
Família de palavras
Dica de memorização
Think of the word parts: 'In' + 'Door'. If you are past the door and inside the house, you are in an indoor space.
Quiz rápido
The children stayed inside to play ______ games.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: indoor
Exemplos
We played indoor games because it was raining outside.
everydayWe played games inside because of the rain.
The hotel features an indoor swimming pool for all guests.
formalThe hotel has a swimming pool located inside the building.
I'm not an indoor person; I love being in nature.
informalI don't like staying inside; I prefer being outside.
Research shows that indoor air quality is very important for health.
academicStudies show that the quality of air inside buildings affects health.
Our next business conference will be held at an indoor venue.
businessOur next professional meeting will be at an inside location.
Família de palavras
Colocações comuns
Frases Comuns
indoor plumbing
a system of water pipes inside a house
indoor track
a running path inside a building
indoor soccer
a version of football played inside
Frequentemente confundido com
'Indoor' is an adjective used before a noun (indoor cat), while 'indoors' is an adverb used after a verb (we went indoors).
Notas de uso
Always place 'indoor' directly before the noun it describes. Do not use it after a verb like 'to be' or 'to go'.
Erros comuns
Learners often say 'I went indoor' when they should say 'I went indoors.' Remember: 'indoor' describes a thing, 'indoors' describes an action.
Dica de memorização
Think of the word parts: 'In' + 'Door'. If you are past the door and inside the house, you are in an indoor space.
Origem da palavra
Originates from the late 16th century, created by combining the preposition 'in' and the noun 'door'.
Padrões gramaticais
Contexto cultural
In many modern cultures, 'indoor plumbing' is a basic expectation for housing, representing a shift from historical outhouses.
Quiz rápido
The children stayed inside to play ______ games.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: indoor
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