in·te·ri·or
in-ˈtir-ē-ər 
1
: 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
4
: lying away or remote from the border or shore
Synonyms
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 explored
Noun
a black car with gray leather interior
the interior of the house
They traveled deep into the interior of Australia.
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James Raia, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
In the face of tragedy, the armor protecting her interior fragility comes undone, and the same intense force of will that may or may not have exploded a copper pot or ignited fire to a poster directs itself inward.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 7 Nov. 2024
Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 5 Nov. 2024
As with most Kias, the interior features loads of technology including a panoramic curved display that integrates two 12.3-inch screens.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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Adjective
Also standard are dual-zone automatic climate control, proximity keyless entry, push-button start, interior ambient lighting, and a 12-volt power outlet.
—James Raia, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
In the face of tragedy, the armor protecting her interior fragility comes undone, and the same intense force of will that may or may not have exploded a copper pot or ignited fire to a poster directs itself inward.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 7 Nov. 2024
Noun
While there’s more to explore out on the terrace, the home’s interiors also offer five bedrooms and a number of living areas suited to families and health enthusiasts alike.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 5 Nov. 2024
As with most Kias, the interior features loads of technology including a panoramic curved display that integrates two 12.3-inch screens.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Interior.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/interior. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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interior
1 of 2 adjective
in·te·ri·or
in-ˈtir-ē-ər
1
: existing or occurring within the limits : inner
2
: remote from the border or shore
interiorly
adverb
interior
2 of 2 noun1
: the internal or inner part of something : inside
the interior of a house
2
: the inland part (as of a country or island)
traveled to the interior of Australia
3
: the internal affairs of a state or nation
department of the Interior
Medical Definition
interior
1 of 2 adjective
in·te·ri·or
in-ˈtir-ē-ər
: lying, occurring, or functioning within limiting boundaries
interior
2 of 2 noun
: the internal or inner part or cavity of a thing
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