open-air

1 of 2

adjective

ˈō-pən-ˈer 

: outdoor

open air

2 of 2

noun

: the space where air is unconfined

especially : outdoors

Synonyms of open-air

Adjective

• outdoor

Noun

• wilderness
• wild

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

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

Luxor is often described as the world’s largest open-air museum. — Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 16 Aug. 2026

The net-positive math obviously relies heavily on ideal weather conditions and, crucially, open-air parking. — New Atlas, 16 Aug. 2026

Noun

The hydrotherapy is partly open air, which allows the natural soundtrack of the resort’s luscious 44-acre grounds to carry through the air and drenched in natural sunlight. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Aug. 2026

German-speaking Switzerland debuted to $160K at 42 screens, also boosted by pre-release open air and Ladies Night screenings. — Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 16 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1830, in the meaning defined above

Noun

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for open-air

• aftercare
• anywhere
• billionaire
• chinaware
• debonair
• dinnerware
• disrepair
• doctrinaire
• earthenware
• everywhere
• frigidaire
• kitchenware

Kids Definition

open air

noun

: outdoors entry 2 sense 1

open-air adjective