interior (B2)

noun, adjective

Pronunciation: /ɪnˈtɪəriər/

Definition

The inside part of something, such as a room, building, or object, as opposed to the outside.

Examples

• The architect focused on creating a spacious and light-filled interior.

• We hired a designer to help us with the interior decoration of our new home.

• The car's interior was luxurious, with leather seats and a state-of-the-art sound system.

How to Use interior

interior of (prepositional phrase)

The inside part of a specific place or thing. — "The interior of the ancient temple was surprisingly well-preserved."

interior decoration (collocation)

The style and arrangement of furnishings and decoration inside a room or building. — "They spent a lot of money on interior decoration for their new house."

Synonyms of interior

Words with a similar meaning to interior:

• inside
• inner
• internal
• domestic

Antonyms of interior

Words with the opposite meaning to interior:

• exterior
• outside

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