OPEN-AIR Synonyms: 39 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

ˈō-pən-ˈer

Definition of open-air

as in outdoor

of, relating to, or held in the open air an open-air concert under the stars

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open air

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noun

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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Hutton Brickyards Hutton Brickyards offers an open-air dining experience right on the banks of the Hudson River. — Rs Editors, Rolling Stone, 2 July 2026 Next to it is the open-air amphitheater, which seats 3,500 people, and that is joined by a 400-seat studio theater for small productions. — New Atlas, 2 July 2026

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The 16,000-seat open air venue kicked off its season officially with a performance by Kesha, who played her 2010s hits to fans in the pit, VIP seating, a general admission lawn and more. — Emily Curiel june 4, Kansas City Star, 4 June 2026 All around there was the pleasant rotten smell of dead fish in open air. — Literary Hub, 14 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for open-air

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To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air-conditioned environments.

— NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 10 July 2026
For a safer outdoor work environment, follow the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)'s guidance by scheduling regular rest breaks in shaded or air-conditioned places.

— CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 10 July 2026

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Though this occurred over a sparsely populated wilderness, the incident sparked a major cleanup operation by Canada and the United States, along with a significant diplomatic flap and the payment of millions of dollars by the Soviets for damages.

— David Szondy July 07, New Atlas, 8 July 2026
Visit generations-old nomadic families and experience one of the world’s last great wildernesses in the Gobi Desert.

— Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026

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