Synonyms of open-air
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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Ken Perrotte, USA Today, 31 Oct. 2025
Immediately a staff member ushered us past the open-air kitchen and firepit, down to the water—just as dozens of zebras and elephants were gathering for a drink.
—AFAR Media, 30 Oct. 2025
Chris Kenning, USA Today, 25 Oct. 2025
One is called Culex pipiens form pipiens, which only bites birds and lives in open air environments, and the other is called Culex pipiens form molestus — from the Latin word for annoying — which bites humans and thrives belowground.
—Jacopo Prisco, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2025
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Adjective
The compact, historic waterfront district is the walkable hub, with art galleries, shops and about a dozen restaurants and open-air, waterfront bars where local characters mix with visitors.
—Ken Perrotte, USA Today, 31 Oct. 2025
Immediately a staff member ushered us past the open-air kitchen and firepit, down to the water—just as dozens of zebras and elephants were gathering for a drink.
—AFAR Media, 30 Oct. 2025
Noun
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
One is called Culex pipiens form pipiens, which only bites birds and lives in open air environments, and the other is called Culex pipiens form molestus — from the Latin word for annoying — which bites humans and thrives belowground.
—Jacopo Prisco, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2025
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“Open-air.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/open-air. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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