open-air

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adjective

open air

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noun

: the space where air is unconfined
especially : outdoors

Examples of open-air in a Sentence

Adjective an open-air concert under the stars Noun a family of city dwellers who can't wait to go camping in the open air
Recent Examples on the Web
Adjective
The peaked roofs of its open-air buildings are decorated with motifs pulled from seashells found on its beaches. Mackenzie Schmidt, Peoplemag, 10 June 2024 During the meal at a swanky open-air restaurant in Manhattan Beach, Townsend never broached the topic of peace. Cindy Chang, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2024
Noun
They’re lined up as taxis for tourists, some open air, others covered and customized with elaborate decorations or artwork-style paint jobs. James Raia, The Mercury News, 12 May 2024 The east edge of the lawn would include a stage area which could be a simple platform, open air pavilion or a full structure with restrooms, storage, concessions and more, according to city concepts. Journal Sentinel, 27 Mar. 2024 See all Example Sentences for open-air 

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Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1830, in the meaning defined above

Noun

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of open-air was in the 15th century

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“Open-air.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/open-air. Accessed 14 Jun. 2024.

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open air

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open-air adjective

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