indoor-loving
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/ˈɪnˌdɔr ˈlʌvɪŋ/
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/ˈɪnˌdɔː ˈlʌvɪŋ/
preference for indoors
Etymology
'indoor-loving' is a compound word formed from 'indoor' and 'loving'. 'Indoor' originates from the Old English 'inn' meaning 'inside' and 'dura' meaning 'door'. 'Loving' comes from the Old English 'lufian', meaning 'to love'.
'Indoor' evolved from the Old English 'inn' and 'dura', while 'loving' evolved from 'lufian'. The combination of these words into 'indoor-loving' is a modern English formation.
Initially, 'indoor' referred to anything within a building, and 'loving' meant having affection. Together, they now describe a preference for indoor activities.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having a preference for staying indoors rather than going outside.
She is an indoor-loving person who enjoys reading books at home.
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Last updated: 2025/02/13 00:27