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
Rolling Stone, 16 June 2025
Athenian citizens would gather at an open-air theater as a democratic privilege and responsibility.
—Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 6 June 2025
Katie Bain, Billboard, 25 Mar. 2025
Location: In Kennebunkport BOOK NOW Lakefront Cabin Photo: Courtesy of Airbnb
Those in search of a true immersion in nature will fall for this open air lakefront cabin located 40 minutes from Acadia National Park.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 16 Mar. 2025
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Adjective
Crime rates had been rising exponentially since the 1960s; now, with the NYPD diminished and demoralized, untold numbers of assaults, robberies, and property crimes went unreported, while open-air drug markets operated with relative impunity in many parts of the city.
—Rolling Stone, 16 June 2025
Athenian citizens would gather at an open-air theater as a democratic privilege and responsibility.
—Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 6 June 2025
Noun
Initially open air, this upper floor of the venue now has a transparent, retractable roof to protect people on the dancefloor from the elements while still letting the sunlight in.
—Katie Bain, Billboard, 25 Mar. 2025
Location: In Kennebunkport BOOK NOW Lakefront Cabin Photo: Courtesy of Airbnb
Those in search of a true immersion in nature will fall for this open air lakefront cabin located 40 minutes from Acadia National Park.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 16 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for open-air
Adjective
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The materials are selected to meet the demands of alpine environments, ensuring that wearers are protected and comfortable during their outdoor pursuits.—
Emma Kershaw,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
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The Yacht Club has its own private pool, hot tub, outdoor bar, breakfast buffet, and adults-only lounge.—
Elisabeth Sherman,
Parents,
20 June 2025
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Xi was dispatched into the political wilderness for 16 years.—
JOSEPH TORIGIAN,
Foreign Affairs,
23 June 2025
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The Buffalo is renowned for its multi-day, wilderness canoe opportunities.—
Graham Averill,
Outside Online,
20 June 2025
Adjective
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Objects that are outdoors should be secured and caution should be taken if driving.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
22 June 2025
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With consumers also preparing for outdoors or overseas adventures, purchases also included water-filtration devices, compact first-aid kits, and Bluetooth speakers.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
21 June 2025
Noun
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Landscapes for outdoor lovers Cultivated by farms, the Driftless nonetheless harbors wilds ripe for adventure.—
Elaine Glusac,
AFAR Media,
26 June 2025
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In the Mongolian wilds, a hunter’s heir, With his father, a bond so rare.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
25 June 2025
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“Open-air.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/open-air. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.
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