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
Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 28 Apr. 2025
After the Mass, Francis' coffin was placed on an open-air popemobile and transported to the burial site outside the Vatican by a motorcade that traversed the streets of Rome, lined by cheering crowds.
—Jay Stahl, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2025
Ars Technica, 27 Feb. 2025
There are currently a number of open air traffic control jobs on the FAA's website, including for air traffic control and traffic management specialists and at various stages of their careers.
—Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 27 Feb. 2025
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Adjective
The 75,000-square-foot plus, open-air marketplace is the perfect place to celebrate all things F1 from afar.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 28 Apr. 2025
After the Mass, Francis' coffin was placed on an open-air popemobile and transported to the burial site outside the Vatican by a motorcade that traversed the streets of Rome, lined by cheering crowds.
—Jay Stahl, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2025
Noun
The bodies would have been exposed to open air at first, as the ash cloud would have deposited only a few centimeters of ash on the ground.
—Ars Technica, 27 Feb. 2025
There are currently a number of open air traffic control jobs on the FAA's website, including for air traffic control and traffic management specialists and at various stages of their careers.
—Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 27 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for open-air
Adjective
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Create a backyard oasis with shrubs and vines that screen views while beautifying your outdoor living space.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
3 May 2025
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The measurements are ideal for smaller outdoor spaces like an apartment patio, under a pergola, or in a backyard gazebo.—
Clint Davis,
People.com,
3 May 2025
Noun
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Speer's team excels at wilderness searches and is more than 160 strong, comprised of doctors, pilots, service members and one 78-year-old nuclear physicist.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA Today,
3 May 2025
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In the picture, Charlotte grins outside while sporting hiking gear against a wilderness landscape.—
Greta Bjornson,
People.com,
2 May 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,
29 Apr. 2025
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She’s covered the outdoors, travel, the environment, and food for 15+ years, and is the author of four Moon travel guides to Utah.—
Maya Silver,
Outside Online,
20 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Northern American river otters typically live up to eight or nine years in wild, but have lived for 21 years in captivity, according to the National Wildlife Federation.—
Emma Hall,
Sacbee.com,
22 Apr. 2025
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My friends screamed and clapped and cheered like wild.—
Vanessa Etienne,
People.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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“Open-air.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/open-air. Accessed 15 May. 2025.
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