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
Highlights include an open-air bar, green space and fireside seating. Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 21 Nov. 2025 With 186 seats and year-round comfort ensured by heaters, fire pits, and a nano door that seamlessly connects the bar to the open-air terrace, Olivine offers panoramic views of downtown Auburn and the surrounding campus, and an inviting atmosphere in every season. Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 17 Nov. 2025
Noun
It is designed for easygoing travelers and families—and anyone who likes open air, hot cheese, and mountain views. Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 7 Nov. 2025 Outside is an open air patio, where family and friends gather for long dinners next to a kitchen plastered with family pictures. Chris Kenning, USA Today, 25 Oct. 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 23 Nov. 2025.

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open air

noun
open-air adjective

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