Definition of open-airnext
as in outdoor
of, relating to, or held in the open air an open-air concert under the stars

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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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Recent Examples of open-air
Adjective
From the central open-air firepit of the Great Porch, to the playful tile spewed throughout various common spaces and the 65 cabins and cottages, the design of Wildflower is exquisite. Jess Feldman, Travel + Leisure, 10 July 2026 The development will take the place of an aging office building and a gravel parking lot popular among patrons of the open-air food court across the road. Mark Dee july 9, Idaho Statesman, 9 July 2026
Noun
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for open-air
Adjective
  • To ensure safety during outdoor work, adhere to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)'s recommendations by incorporating regular rest breaks in shaded or air-conditioned environments.
    CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 16 July 2026
  • The three-building property can accommodate up to 250 students and includes a pool, koi pond and outdoor classrooms.
    Luisa Yanez, Miami Herald, 16 July 2026
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  • While motors are normally prohibited in the wilderness, towboats have been used to reach evacuation points.
    Kris Millgate, Outdoor Life, 16 July 2026
  • The only difference for this expanse of wilderness after Monday’s orders, say lawyers and locals involved in the fight to protect the area, is that the land is open to leases for mineral and energy extraction.
    Story Hinckley, Christian Science Monitor, 15 July 2026
Noun
  • Some of this may sound a little wild.
    Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 31 May 2026
  • Seafood, when caught wild, varies in price due to water temperatures, spawning, overfishing and other factors.
    Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 23 May 2026

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“Open-air.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/open-air. Accessed 17 Jul. 2026.

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