wide-open

adjective

ˈwīd-ˈō-pən 

-ˌō-

: having virtually no limits or restrictions

a wide-open town

Examples of wide-open in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Denys Kostyshyn sprung Moshobane for a wide-open breakaway in the 83rd minute. — Idaho Statesman, 3 July 2026

The wide-open action that has differentiated it from Madden is still present. — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 6 July 2026

Spoiled by their success A wide-open primary for governor without a debate sucks the suspense out of the room. — Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 26 June 2026

On Thursday, windows and doors at the formerly wide-open home, about 60 miles southeast of Columbus, had been boarded up. — Julie Carr Smyth, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1858, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for wide-open

• atropine
• reopen
• open