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
Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 29 June 2025
When they were originally produced in the 1600s, many of William Shakespeare’s plays were performed in an open-air amphitheater called The Globe in London.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 29 June 2025
Katie Bain, Billboard, 25 Mar. 2025
Location: In Kennebunkport BOOK NOW Lakefront Cabin Photo: Courtesy of Airbnb
Those in search of a true immersion in nature will fall for this open air lakefront cabin located 40 minutes from Acadia National Park.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 16 Mar. 2025
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Adjective
As part of the honor, the festival laid on an open-air screening of Alfonso Cuarón’s Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (2004), which was the first film in the franchise that Temime worked on.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 29 June 2025
When they were originally produced in the 1600s, many of William Shakespeare’s plays were performed in an open-air amphitheater called The Globe in London.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 29 June 2025
Noun
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
Location: In Kennebunkport BOOK NOW Lakefront Cabin Photo: Courtesy of Airbnb
Those in search of a true immersion in nature will fall for this open air lakefront cabin located 40 minutes from Acadia National Park.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 16 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for open-air
Adjective
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There are plenty of Fourth of July deals to shop on popular outdoor furniture finds from our Better Homes & Gardens line at Walmart.—
Nicole Pyles,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 July 2025
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Starting July 1, France has banned smoking in all outdoor areas frequented by children — including parks, beaches, public gardens, bus stops, school entrances, and sports venues.—
Lisa Klaassen,
CNN Money,
1 July 2025
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Through wilderness protection, it would be preserved for future generations.—
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6 July 2025
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Several generations ago, her great-great grandfather escaped a plantation in Georgia where he was enslaved and headed to the Canadian wilderness.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
5 July 2025
Adjective
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Ascend Amphitheater, which is outdoors, can accommodate 6,800 attendees.—
Molly Davis,
The Tennessean,
2 July 2025
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As the price, size, and weight of these power stations decrease, the amount of energy people are taking outdoors increases.—
Wes Siler,
Outside Online,
21 June 2025
Noun
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Their wines can be funkier, more expressive, sometimes a little wild, but also more personal.—
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8 July 2025
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The Judean wilds are full of others seeking clarity, plus a wicked merchant named Musa sent to test and torment the young ascetic from Galilee.—
Mia Barzilay Freund,
Vogue,
7 July 2025
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“Open-air.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/open-air. Accessed 14 Jul. 2025.
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