open-air
adjective
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Definition of open-air
(Entry 1 of 2)
: outdoor
open air
nounDefinition of open air (Entry 2 of 2)
: the space where air is unconfined especially : outdoors
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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
Noun
a family of city dwellers who can't wait to go camping in the open airRecent Examples on the Web: Noun
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 2018 In the early 2000s, the fashion shifted again, back to the open air destinations of Streets of Tanasbourne and Bridgeport Village. — Lizzy Acker, OregonLive.com, "What is a mall in 2018? How Portland shopping centers change to meet new consumer demands," 7 May 2018 The agreement also commits the company to draw water off the surface of the unlined, open air basins at the three plants by 2019 in hopes of reducing or eliminating the leaks. — Washington Post, "Duke Energy agrees to $156K fine for coal ash pollution," 13 Apr. 2018 Meanwhile, a small patio out back offers access to the open air. — Alex Bazeley, Curbed, "Recycled concrete and brick home has zero carbon footprint," 9 July 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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open-air
adjective
English Language Learners Definition of open-air
: located outside rather than inside a building
open air
nounKids Definition of open air
: space that is not enclosed or covered
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