Word: Interior

Pronunciation

/ɪnˈtɛrɪər/

Definitions

• Noun: The inner part or inside of something, especially a building or room. For example: “The interior of the house was decorated with minimalist style.”

  • Geographical sense: The inland parts of a country or region, distant from the coast or borders. “The nation’s vast interior remains largely unexplored.”
  • Figurative sense: The inner or deeper aspects of a person’s thoughts or feelings. “The novel explores the interior life of its protagonist.”

• Adjective: Relating to or situated within the inside of something. For example: “The interior design of the hotel was praised by critics.”

Phrases

• “Interior design”: The art or process of designing the decoration, layout, and furnishings of the inside of a building.
• “Interior decorating”: The act of furnishing or adorning the inside of a room or building.
• “Interior minister”: A government official responsible for internal affairs or homeland security in a country.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “We hired an expert to handle the renovation of our home’s interior.”
• Adjective: “The car has a spacious and comfortable interior.”

Synonyms

• Inside
• Inner
• Innards (informal)
• Heart
• Core (figurative)
• Inward (adjective)

Note on Verb Usage

While “interior” can be used as an adjective describing nouns related to the inside, it does not typically function as a verb in standard English. Therefore, no examples of “interior” used as a verb are provided above.