Definition of EXTERIOR

exterior

Plural: exteriors

Noun

  • The outer surface or part of something.
  • the region that is outside of something
  • the outer side or surface of something
  • The outside part, parts or surface of something.
  • Foreign lands.

Adjective

  • situated in or suitable for the outdoors or outside of a building
    • "an exterior scene"
    • "exterior grade plywood"
    • "exterior paints"

Adj

  • Relating to the outside parts or surface of something.
  • Being from outside a country; foreign.
  • Outdoor.

Examples

  • From the exterior, the Words With Friends board seemed simple, but strategy lay within.
  • the exterior part of a sphere
  • the exterior relations of a state or kingdom
  • The sticker was attached to the exterior of the package

Origin / Etymology

From Latin exterior.

Synonyms

outside

Antonyms

inside, interior

Scrabble Score: 15

exterior: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
exterior: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
exterior: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 15

exterior: valid Words With Friends Word