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
Athenian citizens would gather at an open-air theater as a democratic privilege and responsibility. Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 6 June 2025 The Colosseum, the Pantheon, and the Baroque squares make Rome an open-air museum that deserves to be explored thoroughly, step by step. Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 6 June 2025
Noun
The safaris typically include a drive through the desert in an off-road vehicle or open air jeep. Deanna Taylor, Charlotte Observer, 20 May 2025 The scene: The sands of Miami Beach, which were transformed into a luxurious playground/open air concert hall for the rich and famous. Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 18 Apr. 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 9 Jun. 2025.

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open air

noun
open-air adjective

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