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
Located in Key West, Duval Street serves up a little bit of everything: live music, art galleries, open-air cafes, and a nonstop, come-as-you-are vibe. Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 24 May 2025 Activities and Experiences The main pool area is made up of four pools, surrounded by gorgeous open-air wooden pavilions, and set along the mile-long beach with covered lounge chairs. Maya Kachroo-Levine, Travel + Leisure, 22 May 2025
Noun
The rooftop bar opens up to panoramic views of the Sea of Cortez, with clean lines and open air that let the location do the work. Keyla Vasconcellos, Forbes.com, 19 May 2025 While chloramine will oxidize relatively quickly in open air when exposed to light, brewers in cities that use chloramine often use chemical tablets to neutralize chloramine. Matthew Korfhage, Wired News, 16 May 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 30 May. 2025.

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open air

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