easy
We stayed indoors during the storm.
What does Indoors mean?
Indoors means inside a building.
Dictionary definition
Inside a building or into the inside of a building.
Example sentences
Indoors in a sentence
medium
The cat came indoors when it got cold.
hard
Many activities can move indoors when outdoor space is not available.
Writing practice
Ready to write your own? Study the examples, then practice indoors in a sentence with Sentence Builder checklist feedback.
Quick practice
⬡ Earn 5 Honey
Practice the meaning of Indoors
Answer three quick questions about its meaning and related words.
Question 1 of 3
Practice 1
What does indoors mean?
Indoors means inside a building.
Practice 2
Which sentence uses indoors correctly?
Going indoors means going inside a building.
Practice 3
Which word is an antonym of indoors?
Outdoors means outside a building.
Practice complete
Nice work!
You completed 3 questions.
Pronunciation coach
⬡ Earn 5 Honey
Indoors
Voice settings
Sounds like
in · dorz · strongest beat: dorz
Tap each sound part, then blend the whole word together.
Learn
WordIndoors.
Partadverb, noun.
MeaningIndoors means inside a building.
ExampleExample: We stayed indoors during the storm.
Word breakdown
2 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- in · dorz
- Strongest beat
- dorz
- Ending
- dorz
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on dorz.
Your turn
Say Indoors
Record a short attempt, then compare it with the Coach. Your recording stays on this device and is not uploaded.
Coach
My attempt
Ready when you are.
Nice work—you practiced indoors.
Synonyms
Words like Indoors
insideUse for being within a building or space.
withinUse for being inside a place.
under coverUse when protected inside or under shelter.
Antonyms
Opposite words
Synonym practice
Want to practice indoors synonyms in context? Try a Synonym Search question like "The puppy stayed inside during the storm," then compare close word choices. Practice indoors synonyms.
Word family
Indoors word family
Related words
Explore related words
Student support
Understand Indoors
Hint for students
Indoors means inside a building.
Common mix-up
Indoors is not the same as outdoors. Indoors means indoors means inside a building.
Try it in class or at home
Read this model sentence: The cat came indoors when it got cold. Clue words: cat, came, cold. Underline clue words that show why indoors fits instead of outdoors. Now write one new sentence that shows indoors without using the word indoors. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show indoors?
Teacher prompt
Ask students to explain this model sentence: "The cat came indoors when it got cold." Why does indoors fit better than outdoors?
Learning activities
Practice Indoors and explore more word games
Cards labelled “Practice INDOORS” keep this word in focus. Explore cards open games with other words.
Practice INDOORS
Sentence Builder
Write your own sentence with this word and revise with checklist feedback.
Write a sentence with INDOORS
Explore · Spelling
Spell Hive
Hear the word, type the spelling, and use spoken clues when needed.
Practice spelling
Explore · Definitions
Define the Word Hive
Choose the meaning that fits and get instant feedback.
Practice definitions
Explore · Matching
Vocabulary Match
Pair words with meanings and review misses with dictionary links.
Match meanings
Explore · Context
Context Clue Challenge
Use sentence clues to choose the word that fits the meaning.
Use context clues
Practice INDOORS
Synonym Search
Compare meanings in a question that includes INDOORS.
Practice INDOORS
Explore · Scramble
Scrambled Bees
Rebuild words from mixed-up letters for spelling practice.
Rebuild words