OPEN AIR Synonyms: 39 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

ˈō-pən-ˈer

Definition of open-air

as in outdoor

of, relating to, or held in the open air an open-air concert under the stars

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open air

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noun

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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The site of the final, MetLife Stadium — temporarily renamed New York New Jersey Stadium for the tournament — is an open-air venue that has seated more than 80,000 people at World Cup matches. — Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 17 July 2026 Outdoor concerts, the Great America theme park in Gurnee and other open-air events around Chicago and the suburbs remained on hold midday Friday as haze from wildfire smoke from Canada and Minnesota stubbornly remained in the area for a second day. — Doug George, Chicago Tribune, 17 July 2026

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The 16,000-seat open air venue kicked off its season officially with a performance by Kesha, who played her 2010s hits to fans in the pit, VIP seating, a general admission lawn and more. — Emily Curiel june 4, Kansas City Star, 4 June 2026 All around there was the pleasant rotten smell of dead fish in open air. — Literary Hub, 14 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for open-air

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The irregular charcoal slate floor tiles throughout the main floor extend to the courtyard and around the swimming pool, blurring the boundaries between indoor and outdoor spaces.

— Mark David, Robb Report, 23 July 2026
Other outdoor-clothing companies had already signed leases downtown, too — Burton had been selling snowboards and boots since 2005 on Spring and Mercer, and Eastern Mountain Sports had recently opened a second location down the block on Broadway.

— Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 23 July 2026

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Deep in the Brazilian Amazon, about a 40-minute drive and boat ride from Alta Floresta Airport, is Cristalino Lodge, a five-star wilderness retreat with conservation at its core.

— Laura Dannen Redman, Robb Report, 23 July 2026
The trail delivers waterfalls, alpine lakes and huge granite cliffs, and most trailheads require a wilderness permit that can be competitive to secure.

— Ashley Lynch, Kansas City Star, 23 July 2026

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