open-plan
adjective
chiefly British
: having or consisting of a large room that is not divided into smaller rooms or areas
an open-plan office
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The open-plan kitchen lines a glass wall of Mumba’s dining room, facing the alfresco pool and grilling terrace beyond.
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Samantha Falewée, Travel + Leisure, 30 Apr. 2026
Perhaps unsurprisingly, the open-plan kitchen is where things get serious.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 29 Apr. 2026
Outside is a deck with a pool and day beds, connected by sliding doors to an open-plan living space.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Apr. 2026
The open-plan interior features a curved iron staircase and arched doorways, a gourmet kitchen, and a gas fireplace.
—The Week Us, TheWeek, 26 Apr. 2026
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Samantha Falewée, Travel + Leisure, 30 Apr. 2026
Perhaps unsurprisingly, the open-plan kitchen is where things get serious.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 29 Apr. 2026
Outside is a deck with a pool and day beds, connected by sliding doors to an open-plan living space.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Apr. 2026
The open-plan interior features a curved iron staircase and arched doorways, a gourmet kitchen, and a gas fireplace.
—The Week Us, TheWeek, 26 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for open-plan
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“Open-plan.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/open-plan. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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