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Definition exterior in American English

exterior noun

[countable] noun
/ɪkˈstɪriər/
1

the outside part of something, especially a building

Example

There are plans to improve the hotel's exterior.

Example

a brick exterior

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2

the way that someone appears and behaves, especially when this may be different from how they really are

Example

Underneath that gruff exterior is a very kind person.

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Definition exterior in American English