as in outdoor
of, relating to, or held in the open air
an open-air concert under the stars
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as in wilderness
that part of the physical world that is removed from human habitation
a family of city dwellers who can't wait to go camping in the open air
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Recent Examples of open-air
Newsroom Meteorologist, Houston Chronicle, 26 Mar. 2026
The main deck is home to the salon, dining room, and galley, the bridge houses a lounge and an alfresco dining area aft, and the sundeck is equipped with an open-air lounge and bar.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 25 Mar. 2026
Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 9 Mar. 2026
By confining the gases, internal pressure is increased far beyond what would occur if the material burned in open air, resulting in an explosion.
—Divya Dubey, Encyclopedia Britannica, 6 Mar. 2026
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Adjective
The roof has been opened only sparingly in recent years and not at all last year, underscoring how rarely conditions or preferences align for an open-air game.
—Newsroom Meteorologist, Houston Chronicle, 26 Mar. 2026
The main deck is home to the salon, dining room, and galley, the bridge houses a lounge and an alfresco dining area aft, and the sundeck is equipped with an open-air lounge and bar.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 25 Mar. 2026
Noun
The site, a flashpoint for debate in last year’s mayoral election, drew as many as 40 loiterers at a time, open air drug sales and frequent vandalism before its parking lot was fenced off.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 9 Mar. 2026
By confining the gases, internal pressure is increased far beyond what would occur if the material burned in open air, resulting in an explosion.
—Divya Dubey, Encyclopedia Britannica, 6 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for open-air
Adjective
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Objects that are outdoors should be secured and caution should be taken if driving.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
31 Mar. 2026
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Upstairs, Riva Terrace is a super-fun warm-weather spot for Italian small plates and progressive cocktails like First Light (a pineapple-run creation infused with ginger and ginseng) overlooking the outdoor pool and the office buildings of downtown.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Then the action moves into the wilderness.—
Stephanie Burt,
New Yorker,
1 Apr. 2026
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After surviving a 180-foot fall down a waterfall, a four-year-old border collie named Molly spent nearly two weeks alone in the New Zealand wilderness.—
Madison Dapcevich,
Outside,
31 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Today, the small wild-roaming herds are often viewed as a symbol of resilience and wisdom.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
26 Feb. 2026
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In the desert wilds of its native Mexico, old man cactus (Cephalocereus senilis) grows to 20 feet tall and lives up to 200 years.—
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 Feb. 2026
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“Open-air.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/open-air. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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