open-air
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Synonyms & Antonyms for open-air
Synonyms: Adjective
alfresco, out-of-door (or out-of-doors), outdoor (also outdoors), outdoorsy
Synonyms: Noun
nature, open, out-of-doors, outdoors, wild, wilderness
Antonyms: Adjective
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Examples of open-air in a Sentence
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a family of city dwellers who can't wait to go camping in the open airRecent Examples on the Web: Noun
Demonstrations of his physical prowess, famed in the open air, were unwelcome in refined drawing rooms . . — David S. Reynolds, WSJ, "‘Becoming Lincoln’ Review: The Center That Held," 15 Feb. 2019 Tens of thousands of people cheered Francis at an open air Mass in late morning at an esplanade along the port city's waterfront. — Fox News, "Pope paying tribute in Sicily to priest slain by Mafia," 15 Sep. 2018 Even if that’s not an issue, the thought of having my head cut open and the site of my very self exposed to the open air and other people is unnerving. — Daphne Beal, Vogue, "After One Writer Finds Out She Has a Brain Tumor, She Confronts It Head On," 10 Aug. 2018 With a buzzy list of interior and antique shops, cheese and specialty purveyors, cocktail bars and open air markets, there’s something for every discerning traveler. — Ariel Okin, Vogue, "A Tiny Town Neighboring Napa Is the Next California Culinary Destination," 5 July 2018 In the background, some hikers pitched tents or searched for spots to place their sleeping bags in the open air under the stars. — Salma Islam, latimes.com, "A long-distance hiking trail in Egypt has reunited Bedouin tribes in the name of jobs and tourism," 21 June 2018 The popular open air Promenade Park in the coastal city of Limassol will offer uninhibited views of the 2018 lunar eclipse. — Gabby Raymond, Time, "These Are the Best Places to See the Lunar Eclipse on July 27," 10 July 2018 The scenic park features an open air amphitheater that hosts family friendly events in the summer. — Zahria Rogers, The Courier-Journal, "Kentucky's 7 best parks and recreation areas that you have to explore," 29 June 2018 After that, Aquatica Orlando employees got the perk of being among the first to ride Ray Rush, which features an open air half-pipe that resembles a manta ray to serve as inspiration for the slide’s name. — Gabrielle Russon, OrlandoSentinel.com, "SeaWorld Aquatica's Ray Rush ride was months in the making," 11 May 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'open-air.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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