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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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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Recent Examples of open-air
Adjective
The company manages and leases 25 million square feet of space, ranging from large urban mixed-use destinations to lifestyle, community and open-air centers, either built from the ground up or purchased. — David Moin, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026 The extensive wellness area is built into the rocks with a series of open-air mezzanines, treatment rooms, shady sea-viewing spots and plunge pools. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Oct. 2026
Noun
German-speaking Switzerland debuted to $160K at 42 screens, also boosted by pre-release open air and Ladies Night screenings. — Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 16 Aug. 2026 Locals wanting to exercise and find peace among plants can participate in the Botanic Garden’s open air yoga sessions. — Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for open-air
Recent Examples of Synonyms for open-air
Adjective
  • The rainfall showers are glass, lending the feel of an outdoor shower.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Asha Indoor/Outdoor Area Rug If your patio is feeling sterile, layering in accents like an outdoor rug is the key to achieving a cozier vibe.
    — Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 6 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • The remote wilderness of Patagonia can so often feel inaccessible to the casual visitor.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026
  • David Ayer’s movie stars Brad Pitt as a Special Forces officer stranded with his combat dog in the wilderness.
    — Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 3 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • The result is a movie of dazzling conundrums and vertiginous paradoxes, leading Fielder ever deeper into emotional and intellectual wilds.
    — Richard Brody, New Yorker, 9 Oct. 2026
  • But recent discoveries of the pests in the island nation’s wilds have made locals wary.
    — Mark Sappenfield, Christian Science Monitor, 14 Sep. 2026

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“Open-air.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/open-air. Accessed 11 Oct. 2026.

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