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
Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 4 Jan. 2026
While Obama’s campaign attempted to hold another open-air acceptance in 2012, weather delays forced eventgoers inside.
—Elliott Wenzler, Denver Post, 4 Jan. 2026
Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 23 Oct. 2025
The structure features a 3,200-square-foot open air enclosure for the butterflies to roam.
—Paige Moore, AZCentral.com, 10 Oct. 2025
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Adjective
With a giant open-air amphitheater, a covered pavilion that hosts the local farmers market, and plenty of open green spaces to relax, Trailblazer Park is an excellent way to enjoy the town from a local’s perspective.
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 4 Jan. 2026
While Obama’s campaign attempted to hold another open-air acceptance in 2012, weather delays forced eventgoers inside.
—Elliott Wenzler, Denver Post, 4 Jan. 2026
Noun
The result are hangar-like boarding areas that are open air but also fully protected from both sun and rain.
—Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 23 Oct. 2025
The structure features a 3,200-square-foot open air enclosure for the butterflies to roam.
—Paige Moore, AZCentral.com, 10 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for open-air
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And outdoor living spaces such as porches, patios and courtyards will help expand interior spaces, even in colder climates.—
Lew Sichelman,
Miami Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
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Don’t miss the on-site spa and refreshing outdoor pool—both rare amenities in this no-frills beach town.—
Liz Provencher,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Jan. 2026
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Hike to the top to enjoy beautiful wilderness views, up to 90 miles out.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
20 Jan. 2026
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Who is mistakenly eating the death cap People who have accidentally consumed the death cap were usually foraging for mushrooms in the wilderness, either alone or with a group, officials say.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Jan. 2026
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Several dismissed the Annabelle-Nottoway meme as a wild, albeit entertaining conspiracy theory; her presence in the area was rendered a mere coincidence.—
Essence,
Essence,
29 Oct. 2025
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Denver, of course, roared to life in the fourth quarter Sunday against the New York Giants, scoring a franchise-record 33 fourth-quarter points to hang on for a wild-as-you’ll-see 33-32 victory.—
Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
20 Oct. 2025
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“Open-air.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/open-air. Accessed 24 Jan. 2026.
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