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

From the rolling mountain foothills to the wide-open Atlantic coastline, South Carolina’s top stays are known for their warm Southern hospitality and design that showcases the state’s incredible natural beauty. — Elizabeth Rhodes, Travel + Leisure, 27 July 2026

But with Democrats now preparing for a wide-open presidential primary, the fight over the calendar has become more contentious. — ABC News, 24 July 2026

Ankalaev is not fighting for a belt in Abu Dhabi, but a clean win drops him back into a wide-open light heavyweight race where even former champions are on the move. — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026

The wide-open seat in Arizona's 1st Congressional District will help determine which party holds control of the House. — Saige Miller, NPR, 22 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1858, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for wide-open

• atropine
• reopen
• open