wide-open

adjective

: having virtually no limits or restrictions
a wide-open town

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Charles turned and found a wide-open Chen near the top of the key and the second-year guard shot the ball over the outstretched arms of 6-foot-6 Wings center Awak Kuier. Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 18 June 2026 The organization’s frustration is magnified by its conviction that the biggest players in entertainment are missing a wide-open market opportunity. Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 18 June 2026 At one point in the third quarter, Clark threw up her hands in frustration after missing a wide-open 3. James Boyd, New York Times, 17 June 2026 There are a few things finer in life than having a wide-open schedule, especially in the summertime. Better Homes & Gardens, 16 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for wide-open

Word History

First Known Use

1858, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of wide-open was in 1858

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“Wide-open.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wide-open. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.

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