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exterior

exterior

Meaning of exterior

outside appearance

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British English/ɪkˈstɪəriə/
American English/ɪkˈstɪriər/
Russian transcription[ɛkstʲerˈjer]
exterior
exterior - экстерьер
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exterior with Russian translation

exterior usage examples

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Посмотрите на экстерьер замка после реставрации.

Look at the castle's exterior after the restoration.

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

На выставке показаны фотографии экстерьеров зданий XIX века.

The exhibition shows photos of building exteriors from the 1800s.

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exterior belongs to the topic "Sightseeing and Landmarks". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

exteriorэкстерьер
showerдуш
elevatorлифт
towelполотенце
TVтелевизор
viewвид
breakfastзавтрак

exterior synonyms

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What's the difference between exterior / outer surface / building envelope / outside / facade / frontage

🇬🇧English
exterior

The outer part or surface of a building or object — essentially the same as 'экстерьер'.

B1Often

The exterior of the museum was renovated last year.

Экстерьер музея был отреставрирован в прошлом году.

O
🇬🇧English
outer surface

A descriptive phrase for the external surface of an object or building; literal and neutral.

B1Rarely

The paint on the outer surface is peeling.

Краска на внешней поверхности отслоивается.

B
🇬🇧English
building envelope

A technical term in architecture/engineering for the physical barrier (walls, roof, windows) separating interior and exterior environments.

C1Very Rarely

Improving the building envelope reduced energy consumption significantly.

Улучшение оболочки здания значительно сократило энергопотребление.

🇬🇧English

Refers generally to the area or space external to something (not limited to surfaces of buildings).

B1Very Often

Let's go outside — the weather is nice.

Пойдём на улицу — хорошая погода.

F
🇬🇧English
facade

Specifically the face or front of a building; can be used figuratively for a deceptive appearance.

B2Often

The theatre's ornate façade was restored to its original colour.

Была восстановлена украшенная фасад театра в его оригинальный цвет.

F
🇬🇧English
frontage

The portion or extent of a building that faces a street or open space; often used in planning/real estate.

B2Rarely

The shop has a wide street frontage.

У магазина широкая выходящая на улицу фасадная часть (frontage).

🇬🇧English

Refers to an outer structural layer or casing (protective or load-bearing); often emphasises structure rather than decorative look.

B2Often

They repaired the building shell before adding decorative features.

Сначала отремонтировали оболочку здания, прежде чем добавлять декоративные элементы.

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exterior translation: экстерьер. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce exterior

/ɪkˈstɪəriə/

exterior translation

экстерьер

exterior examples

Look at the castle's exterior after the restoration.

exterior transcription

/ɪkˈstɪəriə/, /ɪkˈstɪriər/

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exterior meaning: what does it mean?

outside appearance

exterior pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

exterior is pronounced as /ɪkˈstɪəriə/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

exterior definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

Look at the castle's exterior after the restoration. Translation: Посмотрите на экстерьер замка после реставрации.

Is exterior part of Sightseeing and Landmarks vocabulary?

Yes, exterior (экстерьер) can be learned in the Sightseeing and Landmarks topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is exterior part of Travel and Leisure vocabulary?

Yes, exterior (экстерьер) can be learned in the Travel and Leisure topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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