wide-open

adjective

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

Examples of wide-open in a Sentence

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Quarterback Jalon Daniels converted a fourth-and-1 to a wide-open Levi Wentz for a 41-yard passing touchdown. Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 1 May 2026 Daniels got a free roll to the rim before Towns realized the Hawks guard was wide-open. Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 29 Apr. 2026 The early Offensive Rookie of the Year odds show a wide-open race among the draft’s top playmakers. J.j. Bailey, New York Times, 26 Apr. 2026 Instead of passing to a wide-open Sengun, Sheppard tried to split a double team on the decisive turnover. Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 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 6 May. 2026.

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