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
Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2026
With the World Cup kickoff just over a week away, climate scientists are warning that heat could be an invisible opponent, slowing play at open-air venues like Kansas City Stadium (Arrowhead Stadium), sapping players’ legs and testing fans in sweltering conditions.
—Kansas City Star, 4 June 2026
CBS News, 27 Apr. 2026
HaLani is a casual open air spot serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner right by the pools.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Apr. 2026
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Adjective
The first phase was to dismantle the leadership of the 18th Street gang, which federal authorities allege controlled the neighborhood as an open-air drug marketplace.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2026
With the World Cup kickoff just over a week away, climate scientists are warning that heat could be an invisible opponent, slowing play at open-air venues like Kansas City Stadium (Arrowhead Stadium), sapping players’ legs and testing fans in sweltering conditions.
—Kansas City Star, 4 June 2026
Noun
The fleeting scene, captured by a motion‑sensitive camera, showed a young Sumatran orangutan pause at the forest's edge, grip a rope with deliberate care and step out into open air.
—CBS News, 27 Apr. 2026
HaLani is a casual open air spot serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner right by the pools.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for open-air
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With perks like outdoor pools, private beach access, movies under the stars, and special programming for kids and teens, the top Florida beach resorts go above and beyond to ensure a perfect family vacation.—
Allison Tibaldi,
USA Today,
9 June 2026
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Analyst Matthew Boss said the company's narrow focus of brands — Wrangler, which produces jeans, and Helly Hansen, an outdoor apparel manufacturer — creates an opportunity for the company to accelerate growth.—
Davis Giangiulio,
CNBC,
8 June 2026
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Summer is the ideal season to venture into the deep recesses of the Canadian wilderness, thanks to mild temperatures that allow travelers access to regions that could otherwise be inaccessible due to snow.—
Jessica Puckett,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 June 2026
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But a starting point of their issues, the personnel department, was largely untouched as the franchise kept walking through the wilderness.—
Dave Hyde,
Sun Sentinel,
1 June 2026
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Some of this may sound a little wild.—
Steven Zeitchik,
HollywoodReporter,
31 May 2026
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The thing is, most tourists only drive through the 384 miles of scenic asphalt that bisect the park’s wilds.—
Matt Bell,
AFAR Media,
19 May 2026
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“Open-air.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/open-air. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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