adjective
exterior
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adjective
1
Relating to the outside of something.
"The exterior walls need a fresh coat of paint."
noun
1
The outer surface or part of something.
"The house has a modest exterior but a stunning interior."
How to Use Exterior
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe outside of something, or relating to the outside.
Easily confused with
Common pairings
exterior wall
calm exterior
building exterior
Word Forms
exteriors plural
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Etymology
From Latin exterior, "outer, further out".