as in outdoor
of, relating to, or held in the open air
an open-air concert under the stars
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as in wilderness
that part of the physical world that is removed from human habitation
a family of city dwellers who can't wait to go camping in the open air
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Recent Examples of open-air
Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2026
There will be mega-heated tents, open-air patios DJs, beer tents, food trucks, full bars, music, games and big screens for game-watching.
—Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 2 Apr. 2026
Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 9 Mar. 2026
By confining the gases, internal pressure is increased far beyond what would occur if the material burned in open air, resulting in an explosion.
—Divya Dubey, Encyclopedia Britannica, 6 Mar. 2026
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Adjective
The park by then had a deserved reputation as an open-air drug market.
—Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2026
There will be mega-heated tents, open-air patios DJs, beer tents, food trucks, full bars, music, games and big screens for game-watching.
—Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 2 Apr. 2026
Noun
The site, a flashpoint for debate in last year’s mayoral election, drew as many as 40 loiterers at a time, open air drug sales and frequent vandalism before its parking lot was fenced off.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 9 Mar. 2026
By confining the gases, internal pressure is increased far beyond what would occur if the material burned in open air, resulting in an explosion.
—Divya Dubey, Encyclopedia Britannica, 6 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for open-air
Adjective
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Secure loose outdoor items and adjust plans as necessary so you're not caught outside.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
7 Apr. 2026
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The Salvation Army owns and operates the 1,200-acre campus, which has more than 80,000 square feet of soundstages and outdoor sets for the show.—
Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 Apr. 2026
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Vince Mulcahy, who sports a snow-white mustache and a slate-gray hunting vest, grew up in the Alaskan wilderness.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
7 Apr. 2026
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As a girl, the narrator lived on the island with her father, a marine biologist, and spent many of her days in the ocean with her best friend, Arielle, luxuriating in the semi-wilderness.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Today, the small wild-roaming herds are often viewed as a symbol of resilience and wisdom.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
26 Feb. 2026
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In the desert wilds of its native Mexico, old man cactus (Cephalocereus senilis) grows to 20 feet tall and lives up to 200 years.—
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 Feb. 2026
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“Open-air.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/open-air. Accessed 8 Apr. 2026.
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