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
Daniel Gonzalez, AZCentral.com, 6 Nov. 2025
There will also be a family-friendly open-air screenings as well as an inclusive screening Sudan, Remember Us by Hind Meddeb.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 5 Nov. 2025
Paige Moore, AZCentral.com, 10 Oct. 2025
According to the organization’s shutdown contingency plan, park roads, lookouts, trails and open air memorials will remain accessible to visitors.
—Briah Lumpkins, Charlotte Observer, 3 Oct. 2025
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Adjective
Each received a wristband and a life preserver, then climbed into an open-air fishing boat until the boat was jammed with passengers seated shoulder to shoulder, their belongings stuffed into black plastic bags.
—Daniel Gonzalez, AZCentral.com, 6 Nov. 2025
There will also be a family-friendly open-air screenings as well as an inclusive screening Sudan, Remember Us by Hind Meddeb.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 5 Nov. 2025
Noun
The structure features a 3,200-square-foot open air enclosure for the butterflies to roam.
—Paige Moore, AZCentral.com, 10 Oct. 2025
According to the organization’s shutdown contingency plan, park roads, lookouts, trails and open air memorials will remain accessible to visitors.
—Briah Lumpkins, Charlotte Observer, 3 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for open-air
Adjective
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Secure loose outdoor items and adjust plans as necessary so you're not caught outside.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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Under that proposal, fees for outdoor dining would rise by nearly 32% in most neighborhoods and even more in special event zones.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Nov. 2025
Noun
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How did Joy nearly die in the wilderness of Colorado, a place that, in a joke the film keeps repeating, is almost all white people?—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
7 Nov. 2025
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At the northeast corner of the Sahara Desert, its vast wilderness marks the final leg on the African continent for those fleeing war, persecution, and lack of opportunity in search of a better life.—
Mick Krever,
CNN Money,
6 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Several dismissed the Annabelle-Nottoway meme as a wild, albeit entertaining conspiracy theory; her presence in the area was rendered a mere coincidence.—
Essence,
Essence,
29 Oct. 2025
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Denver, of course, roared to life in the fourth quarter Sunday against the New York Giants, scoring a franchise-record 33 fourth-quarter points to hang on for a wild-as-you’ll-see 33-32 victory.—
Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
20 Oct. 2025
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“Open-air.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/open-air. Accessed 18 Nov. 2025.
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