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 spectacular views overlooking Yacht Harbour Marina make Harborside a favorite for special occasions, while the Beach House is one of Captiva’s hottest spots for open-air dining and stunning sunsets. South Seas Island Resort, Miami Herald, 2 Sep. 2026 The cheerful voice of a guide on a mic booms through the open-air cab of each old-timey bus. Sonjirose Chin, Rolling Stone, 2 Sep. 2026
Noun
Half of the bar is open air, with an elevated area along the wall for lucky bar-goers looking for a perch to take in the wild scene. Usa Today Network, USA Today, 29 July 2026 The March 26 kidnapping occurred near International Boulevard and 14th Avenue, a part of Oakland known for having open air prostitution markets around the clock. Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 3 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for open-air
Recent Examples of Synonyms for open-air
Adjective
  • Kerr beat Ingebrigtsen in Budapest to win his first outdoor world title in 2023, and the Olympic final the following year was a race for the ages.
    Liam Tharme, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
  • As the largest location, Dante Elizabeth Street features an expansive main dining room and an outdoor Spritz garden that invites lingering over a Negroni, Aperol spritz, and other cocktails.
    Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 10 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • For an enchanting drive, take the Peak to Peak Scenic Byway from the Denver area through the forests and neighboring wilderness before ending in adventure basecamp, Estes Park.
    Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 10 Sep. 2026
  • These courses teach practical skills to provide medical care in a wilderness environment.
    Elaine Reno, The Conversation, 8 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Hall of Famer Greg Maddux threw wild on the ceremonial first pitch with more than 20 members of the Cubs' 150th anniversary team in attendance.
    ABC News, ABC News, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Look for phones that meet your needs and establish rules of behavior to help keep your child safe in the digital wild.
    Michele Marchetti, Parents, 30 Aug. 2026

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“Open-air.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/open-air. Accessed 12 Sep. 2026.

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