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
Essence, 22 July 2025
Guests can swim there or at nearby Starfish Beach; sunbathe in loungers; or grab burgers, pizza, tacos and more at the open-air Captain’s Galley Food Hall.
—Nathan Diller, USA Today, 21 July 2025
Brian Welk, IndieWire, 27 Mar. 2025
Initially open air, this upper floor of the venue now has a transparent, retractable roof to protect people on the dancefloor from the elements while still letting the sunlight in.
—Katie Bain, Billboard, 25 Mar. 2025
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Adjective
Each morning began with various movements and meditations under a high-beamed, open-air pavilion.
—Essence, 22 July 2025
Guests can swim there or at nearby Starfish Beach; sunbathe in loungers; or grab burgers, pizza, tacos and more at the open-air Captain’s Galley Food Hall.
—Nathan Diller, USA Today, 21 July 2025
Noun
Sundance envisions the heart of the festival centered around downtown Boulder, including spots on the University of Colorado Boulder campus, as well as incorporating spaces around the Pearl Street Mall, a pedestrian-only open air street and shopping area.
—Brian Welk, IndieWire, 27 Mar. 2025
Initially open air, this upper floor of the venue now has a transparent, retractable roof to protect people on the dancefloor from the elements while still letting the sunlight in.
—Katie Bain, Billboard, 25 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for open-air
Adjective
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Frankfort, Kentucky, offers attractions beyond the State Capitol, including historical sites, distilleries, and outdoor activities.—
Hannah Pinski,
The Courier-Journal,
26 July 2025
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Cities across affected regions have opened cooling centers for residents without air conditioning, with officials encouraging people to stay indoors and avoid outdoor activities during peak heat hours.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 July 2025
Noun
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Kean has spent the past few years in the footballing wilderness, crossing 1,000 league minutes only twice across the six seasons between 2017-18 and 2023-24.—
Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
28 July 2025
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For better or worse, Grand Canyon Lodge democratized Arizona’s northern wilderness.—
Greg Burton,
AZCentral.com,
27 July 2025
Adjective
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Objects that are outdoors should be secured and caution should be taken if driving.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
29 July 2025
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Tick bites tend to happen more in the spring, summer and fall, when people are outdoors.—
Shreya Srinivasan,
NBC news,
17 July 2025
Noun
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In the image, a nude male figure is seated, with one leg tucked under the other, in a Fauvist wild.—
Hilton Als,
New Yorker,
17 July 2025
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Their wines can be funkier, more expressive, sometimes a little wild, but also more personal.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
8 July 2025
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“Open-air.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/open-air. Accessed 2 Aug. 2025.
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