exterior (B1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ɪkˈstɪəriər/

Definition

The outside surface or structure of something.

Examples

• The architect focused on the building's exterior design.

• We need to repaint the exterior of the house before winter.

• The car's exterior was covered in mud after the off-road trip.

How to Use exterior

exterior of (prepositional phrase)

The outside part of a specific thing. — "The exterior of the car was scratched."

Synonyms of exterior

Words with a similar meaning to exterior:

• outside
• surface
• shell
• facade

Antonyms of exterior

Words with the opposite meaning to exterior:

• interior
• inside

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