interior — the inside part of something, especially a building or vehicle
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the inside part of something, especially a building or vehicle
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪnˈtɪriər/
Example Sentences
- My mom hired an interior designer after watching too many home makeover shows.
- The hotel's interior was so fancy that I was afraid to touch anything.
- The interior of the building houses several offices.
interior
NOUN[/ɪnˈtɪriər/]
the inside part of something, especially a building or vehicle
The interior of the old mansion glowed warm under chandelier light.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Latin 'interior', the comparative form of 'interus' (inner), literally meaning 'more inward' or 'further inside'. It entered English through Old French and Middle English, initially describing spatial depth and later expanding to denote internal aspects of spaces, organizations, or concepts.
Breakdown
inter- (within, between) + -ior (comparative suffix meaning 'more'). The Latin root 'inter-' combines with the comparative morpheme '-ior' to form a superlative sense of 'inwardness' or 'deepness within'.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My mom hired an interior designer after watching too many home makeover shows.”
“The hotel's interior was so fancy that I was afraid to touch anything.”
“The interior of the building houses several offices.”
“She specializes in interior architecture and space planning.”
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