open-air

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adjective

open air

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noun

: the space where air is unconfined
especially : outdoors

Examples of open-air in a Sentence

Adjective an open-air concert under the stars Noun a family of city dwellers who can't wait to go camping in the open air
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Adjective
More than 90% of parents will shop in person, with malls and open-air centers quickly gaining favor—particularly among high-income families. Naveen Jaggi, Forbes.com, 24 July 2025 For a more contemporary soak, head to Caracalla Spa, which features open-air pools and forest views. Sofia Markovich, Travel + Leisure, 24 July 2025
Noun
A little to the left, however, existed nothing but open air down to the forest floor. Kade Krichko, Outside Online, 17 July 2025 Crews can be seen using a wooden stick with rope to pull the deer out from next to the ship to an open air where it could be lifted to safety. Jennifer Rodriguez, Miami Herald, 9 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for open-air

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1830, in the meaning defined above

Noun

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of open-air was in the 15th century

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“Open-air.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/open-air. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.

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open air

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