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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But by the late 2010s, some drawbacks of open-plan designs—such as noise, lack of privacy, and distractions—led to a gradual decline in their popularity, with some homeowners and companies reconsidering more segmented spaces.
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Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Apr. 2025
The open-plan interior also facilitates interaction between the family and crew of seven, plus a teacher and speech therapist.
—Katia Damborsky, Robb Report, 20 Apr. 2025
Screens can even create intimate seating or section off areas in open-plan living spaces.
—Maggie Gillette, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Apr. 2025
Instead, subtle elegance reigns, blending open-plan design with a sense of effortless flow.
—Spencer Elliott, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2025
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Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Apr. 2025
The open-plan interior also facilitates interaction between the family and crew of seven, plus a teacher and speech therapist.
—Katia Damborsky, Robb Report, 20 Apr. 2025
Screens can even create intimate seating or section off areas in open-plan living spaces.
—Maggie Gillette, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Apr. 2025
Instead, subtle elegance reigns, blending open-plan design with a sense of effortless flow.
—Spencer Elliott, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2025
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 2 May. 2025.
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