indoors

[in-dawrz, -dohrz]

adverb

1. in or into a house or building.

   We stayed indoors during the storm.

indoors

/ ˌɪnˈdɔːz /

adverb

1. (postpositive) inside or into a house or other building

Word History and Origins

Origin of indoors¹

1780–90; indoor + -s 1

Example Sentences

But practical considerations come first, he said: ‘Let’s get people indoors.”

From Los Angeles Times

"Large full-height sliding doors and full-height glazed walls seamlessly blend indoors and out – opening spaces to gardens, courtyards and balconies. It is difficult to see where the building ends and the gardens begin."

From BBC

Fearing being "targeted" or "beaten", he said: "Nowadays I try to keep safe, I stay indoors after my work."

From BBC

Alliance sued in 2020, saying the city was doing too little to move people homeless people indoors and address the concentration of encampments in Skid Row and elsewhere.

From Los Angeles Times

Dry clothes outdoors if you can, rather than using a tumble dryer, or hang clothes indoors but ventilate well or use a dehumidifier to avoid damp.

From BBC