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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Joey Garrison, USA Today, 1 May 2026
The open-air concept will feature a walk-up taco stand and heated patio where foodies can sip and nosh on authentic tacos, al pastor, Colombian coffee and more, the restaurant’s website says.
—Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 1 May 2026
Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 30 Apr. 2026
The fleeting scene, captured by a motion‑sensitive camera, showed a young Sumatran orangutan pause at the forest’s edge, grip a rope with deliberate care and step out into open air.
—ABC News, 27 Apr. 2026
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Adjective
The centerpiece of the arena has been on display in Lititz, Pennsylvania, where a mockup of a soaring 90-foot tall, open-air structure was assembled ahead of the White House event.
—Joey Garrison, USA Today, 1 May 2026
The open-air concept will feature a walk-up taco stand and heated patio where foodies can sip and nosh on authentic tacos, al pastor, Colombian coffee and more, the restaurant’s website says.
—Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 1 May 2026
Noun
Outdoor cooking should always stay outdoors in fully open air, allowing plenty of room for gases to escape.
—Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 30 Apr. 2026
The fleeting scene, captured by a motion‑sensitive camera, showed a young Sumatran orangutan pause at the forest’s edge, grip a rope with deliberate care and step out into open air.
—ABC News, 27 Apr. 2026
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“Open-air.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/open-air. Accessed 6 May. 2026.
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