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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The open-plan, curvilinear design means the galleries are not fully divided, reinforcing the all-encompassing nature of the collection, though altogether the vast array of exhibits sometimes struggle for cohesiveness. Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 5 Sep. 2026 Breakfast, lunch, and dinner take place in one open-plan dining room slash lounge, which also connects to the bar—from where espresso drinks and something stronger can be found all hours of the day. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Sep. 2026 The open-plan layout combines generous deck areas and wide terraces, resulting in a flowing feel throughout. Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 1 Sep. 2026 The four-bedroom’s open-plan kitchen includes a stone island, a marble backsplash, stainless appliances, and a coffee bar, and the dining room has a corner built-in china cabinet. The Week Us, TheWeek, 31 Aug. 2026 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 9 Sep. 2026.

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