exterior

noun
UK: /ɪkˈstɪəriər/
US: /ɪkˈstɪriər/

  1. The outside of something, especially a building.

    1. The exterior of the house needs painting before winter.
    2. The building's exterior features beautiful Victorian-era architectural details.

Synonyms

outside surface outer
exterior adjective

  1. Relating to the outside of something.

    1. We need exterior paint for the garden fence.
    2. The car has some minor exterior damage after the accident.

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "exterior" is /ɪkˈstɪəriər/ in British English and /ɪkˈstɪriər/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "exterior": outside, surface, outer.

Example usage of "exterior": "The exterior of the house needs painting before winter.". More examples on the page.