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
Molly Barstein, Vogue, 12 Aug. 2025
Had the stadium been open-air, there would likely have been a couple of rainouts.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 11 Aug. 2025
Gabrielle Chenault, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
This open air cenote is perfect for families with kids of all ages and surrounded by lush vegetation, flowing green trees, natural beauty, and friendly Mexican iguanas.
—Miriam Porter, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
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Adjective
Pier 17 hosts open-air concerts with the East River and skyline as a breathtaking backdrop.
—Molly Barstein, Vogue, 12 Aug. 2025
Had the stadium been open-air, there would likely have been a couple of rainouts.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 11 Aug. 2025
Noun
Amenities include an open air pavilion, restrooms and a plaza dedicated to the history of the interurban rail system.
—Gabrielle Chenault, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
This open air cenote is perfect for families with kids of all ages and surrounded by lush vegetation, flowing green trees, natural beauty, and friendly Mexican iguanas.
—Miriam Porter, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for open-air
Adjective
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According to village documents, the restaurant would be on a 1-acre site with a drive-through, indoor and outdoor seating, delivery service with a third-party vendor, a spot for curbside order service and 52 parking spaces.—
Cathy Kozlowicz,
jsonline.com,
19 Aug. 2025
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The show’s themes are also appealing, which touch on curiosity, experimentation, and creativity; outdoor, independent play; and peaceful conflict resolution, among other important social skills.—
Elisabeth Sherman,
Parents,
19 Aug. 2025
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Wright does a fantastic job at heightening the material through a fairy tale aesthetic, with the snowy wilderness acting as an enchanted forest of sorts, with Marissa filling the wicked stepmother/witch role, and with Hanna acting as both a hunter and child in peril.—
Travis Bean,
Forbes.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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Steve taught me how to travel soundlessly through the lowland wilderness.—
Charles Elliott,
Outdoor Life,
21 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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After finding that her stories resonated with others who enjoyed the outdoors—but rarely saw others who looked like them out in the wild—her blog sparked a movement.—
Maggie McGrath,
Forbes.com,
30 July 2025
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Bill Kearney covers the environment, the outdoors and tropical weather.—
Bill Kearney,
Sun Sentinel,
6 Aug. 2025
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Let parts of your garden grow a little wild, with areas of undisturbed ground, leaf litter or flowering weeds like dandelions that can support a variety of life forms.—
Nanette Londeree,
Mercury News,
4 Aug. 2025
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The all-ages park also features tube and body slides with varying thrill levels, ranging from mild to wild, a 30,000-square-foot water playground, a one-million-gallon wave pool, and a lazy river.—
Charlie Vargas,
Oc Register,
31 July 2025
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“Open-air.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/open-air. Accessed 26 Aug. 2025.
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