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 mix of full-height glazing and open-plan architecture dissolves the boundary between inside and out.
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Tristan Rutherford, Robb Report, 26 Sep. 2025
New hotels come in all shapes and sizes and can feature custom furnishings, open-plan layouts, views that overlook crystal blue water, rooftop infinity pools with panoramic views, culinary artistry and transformative Wellbeing Centers.
—Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
This recliner is particularly well-suited for modern homes, open-plan living rooms, or family spaces where comfort and presence matter.
—Zoë Sessums, Architectural Digest, 4 Sep. 2025
From Navy Ship to Waterfront Living The couple is designing the main building to include two downstairs bedrooms, two upstairs loft beds, a full kitchen and bathroom, and a large open-plan living and dining area.
—Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Aug. 2025
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Tristan Rutherford, Robb Report, 26 Sep. 2025
New hotels come in all shapes and sizes and can feature custom furnishings, open-plan layouts, views that overlook crystal blue water, rooftop infinity pools with panoramic views, culinary artistry and transformative Wellbeing Centers.
—Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
This recliner is particularly well-suited for modern homes, open-plan living rooms, or family spaces where comfort and presence matter.
—Zoë Sessums, Architectural Digest, 4 Sep. 2025
From Navy Ship to Waterfront Living The couple is designing the main building to include two downstairs bedrooms, two upstairs loft beds, a full kitchen and bathroom, and a large open-plan living and dining area.
—Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Aug. 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 6 Oct. 2025.
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