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US/ɪkˈstɪr.i.ər/
UK/ɪkˈstɪə.ri.ə/
the outside of something, especially a building; also the way a person seems on the outside
In context
The exterior of the old French villa has been carefully restored.
They painted the exterior of the house a pale yellow.
Behind his tough exterior, the coach really cares about his players.
Words that go with exterior
noun + preposition
- exterior ofThe exterior of the stadium is covered in solar panels.
adjective + noun
- tough exteriorUnder her tough exterior, she is very kind.
- calm exteriorHer calm exterior hid how nervous she felt.
noun + noun
- building exteriorThe building exterior needs cleaning after the rainy season.
verb + noun
- paint the exteriorWe plan to paint the exterior before Tet.