interior
adjective
in·te·ri·or
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Definition of interior
(Entry 1 of 2)
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: lying, occurring, or functioning within the limiting boundaries : inner
an interior point of a triangle
2
: belonging to mental or spiritual life
a simple interior piety
3
: belonging to the inner constitution or concealed nature of something
interior meaning of a poem
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: lying away or remote from the border or shore
interior
nounDefinition of interior (Entry 2 of 2)
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interiorly
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Synonyms & Antonyms for interior
Synonyms: Adjective
cerebral, inner, intellectual, internal, mental, psychological (also psychologic)
Synonyms: Noun
Antonyms: Adjective
Antonyms: Noun
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Examples of interior in a Sentence
Adjective
a large car with lots of interior room the novel's characters have plenty of adventures, but their interior lives are never exploredNoun
a black car with gray leather interior the interior of the house They traveled deep into the interior of Australia.
Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective
The Raiders’ interior line group includes Justin Ellis, who signed a three-year, $13.5 million deal prior to last season; Johnathan Hankins, who signed a two-year extension this spring, and 2018 draft picks Maurice Hurst and P.J. Hall. — Matt Kawahara, SFChronicle.com, "Raiders hope they have a steal in undrafted rookie DT Anthony Rush," 21 Aug. 2019 The army will also control the defence and interior ministries, which have large budgets and were responsible for past abuses of civilians. — The Economist, "A power-sharing deal in Sudan paves the way for civilian rule," 21 Aug. 2019 Crystal chandeliers, beamed ceilings, wainscoting and crown molding are among interior details. — Los Angeles Times, "Onetime Beverly Hills home of actress-singer Doris Day lists for $14.5 million," 21 Aug. 2019 In Fairbanks — interior Alaska's largest city — the traditionally dry summers that often spark massive wildfires have trended wetter in recent years. — Geof Koss, Scientific American, "Alaska Reels During Summer of Fire, Heat and Floods," 21 Aug. 2019 The interior furnishings, custom made, not only echoed the era but added a touch of luxury. — Dallas News, "Ranch at Emerald Valley keeps traditions alive in Colorado," 20 Aug. 2019 Rosa is joined on defense by returning starters Roan Poulivaati at middle linebacker, Samuela Lolo as a defensive interior lineman, defensive end Isaiah Flores and cornerback Aaron Ahsing. — Phil Jensen, The Mercury News, "Bay Area Preps HQ football preview: No. 8 Wilcox," 9 Aug. 2019 The Arizona State product registered 43 tackles, 4.5 for loss, one sack, and two pass breakups as an interior lineman for Sun Devils last year. — Tyler Dragon, Cincinnati.com, "What to watch for when Bengals open preseason in Kansas City," 9 Aug. 2019 Defensive tackle Derrick Brown and left tackle Prince Tega Wanogho were among 83 players from across the country named to the watch list for the award, which is given annually to the nation’s top interior lineman. — Tom Green | Tgreen@al.com, al.com, "Auburn’s Derrick Brown, Prince Tega Wanogho named to Outland Trophy watch list," 23 July 2019Recent Examples on the Web: Noun
They’d been taken from the Ndongo kingdom in the interior of Angola and marched to the coast. — USA Today, "Were Wanda Tucker’s ancestors America’s first slaves? A difficult search for answers in far-away Angola," 22 Aug. 2019 But the researchers start with the premise that everything is correct and that there's something unexpected going on in Jupiter's interior. — John Timmer, Ars Technica, "Jupiter may have had a head-on collision with a massive protoplanet," 14 Aug. 2019 The fire, which began in the interior of the single-story dwelling, caused about $135,000 in damage, officials said. — Aegis Staff, baltimoresun.com, "Fire destroys vacant house in White Hall," 8 Aug. 2019 The car likely has red stains in the interior from an exploding dye pack because surveillance video shows red mist pouring from the car’s passenger side window. — Wayne K. Roustan, sun-sentinel.com, "Information about the 'Tie Dyed Bandit’ could earn you $10,000," 7 Aug. 2019 Our report revealed two key changes in the population of people subject to enforcement in the interior of the country. — Emily Ryo, The Conversation, "How ICE enforcement has changed under the Trump administration," 29 July 2019 Albence said both operations would be ongoing, stressing the importance of enforcement in the interior. — Fortune, "Immigration Operation Touted by Trump Nets 35 Arrests," 23 July 2019 Other sequences, set in the interior of the farmhouse, are softly backlit with what looks like natural light, casting everyone’s face in a supple glow. — Jordan Mintzer, The Hollywood Reporter, "'A Beautiful Summer' ('Le Bel été'): Film Review," 22 July 2019 Panasiuk and his brother ran a stunt, with Jacub showing agile footwork to shift behind Mike to an open lane in the interior of the line. — Chris Solari, Detroit Free Press, "Michigan State football needs Jacub Panasiuk to become force opposite Kenny Willekes," 11 July 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'interior.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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interior
adjective
English Language Learners Definition of interior
(Entry 1 of 2)
: located on the inside of something
: suited for use in the inside or on inside surfaces
: occurring in the mind
interior
nounEnglish Language Learners Definition of interior (Entry 2 of 2)
: an inner part, area, or surface
: the part of a country that is far from the coast
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