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
Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 27 Sep. 2025
Watching the Ryder Cup at an open-air golf course presents a whole different challenge, and attendees were warned to be ready for an intense security operation on Friday.
—Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 26 Sep. 2025
Katie Bain, Billboard, 18 Aug. 2025
In March, the team did a large-scale dry run of the dispersal at an open air testing facility on a naval base in New Jersey.
—ArsTechnica, 11 Aug. 2025
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Adjective
Robbie’s Marina of Islamorada offers charter fishing trips, parasailing, boat and kayak rentals along with a restaurant and open-air market.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 27 Sep. 2025
Watching the Ryder Cup at an open-air golf course presents a whole different challenge, and attendees were warned to be ready for an intense security operation on Friday.
—Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 26 Sep. 2025
Noun
Called The Cortège, the installation is a three-hour experience during which participants will be guided through various phases beginning with an open air food market and live music including hang drum and cello.
—Katie Bain, Billboard, 18 Aug. 2025
In March, the team did a large-scale dry run of the dispersal at an open air testing facility on a naval base in New Jersey.
—ArsTechnica, 11 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for open-air
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In addition to yards of open grassy areas for Pickles and Franklin to roam freely, there is a pool, sauna, pickleball court, outdoor kitchen, and lots of shaded or umbrella-covered seating.—
Lennie Omalza,
Louisville Courier Journal,
2 Oct. 2025
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The corporate campus includes more open space and outdoor seating to embrace a hybrid work culture.—
Alysa Guffey,
IndyStar,
2 Oct. 2025
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Authorities have confirmed the human remains found in the Washington wilderness belong to the military veteran believed to have killed his three young daughters at a local campground earlier this year.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
26 Sep. 2025
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According to federal court records, Decker had military training and experience living in the wilderness, at one point living off-the-grid in the backwoods for 2½ months.—
Kelli Arseneau,
jsonline.com,
26 Sep. 2025
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Much of that responsibility must first fall to journalists, those brave enough to traverse the internet wilds and report back their findings, to help interpret, say, meme language etched onto bullets.—
Richard Lawson,
HollywoodReporter,
18 Sep. 2025
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Out in these unforgiving wilds, the five-cabin Ultima Thule Lodge (open May through September) is a beacon of backcountry luxury on the banks of the raging Chitina River.—
Nicholas DeRenzo,
AFAR Media,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Open-air.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/open-air. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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