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
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Adjective
The building could incorporate open-air elements like a pavilion off the back or side. Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 3 Oct. 2025 Glen Manor Vineyards and Chester Gap Cellars both offer open-air tasting patios that showcase breathtaking views of the Shenandoah Valley. Erin Gifford, Southern Living, 3 Oct. 2025
Noun
According to the organization’s shutdown contingency plan, park roads, lookouts, trails and open air memorials will remain accessible to visitors. Briah Lumpkins, Charlotte Observer, 3 Oct. 2025 Since 2022, Tanger has acquired six open air centers around the country, including four outlet centers. David Moin, Footwear News, 17 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for open-air

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 9 Oct. 2025.

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open air

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open-air adjective

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