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
The actual figure is difficult to estimate because of the size of the open-air event. Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024 But re-creating the open-air market, known as a tianguis, posed some problems. Paula Aceves, Vulture, 4 Nov. 2024
Noun
Published on November 4, 2024 By Michael Verdon Photo : Oceanco This salon from designer Luca Dini is largely open air and connected to the beach club just below. Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 4 Nov. 2024 The stalls at the Vanves Flea Market are open air and the shopping starts early. Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 28 Oct. 2024 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 23 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

open air

noun
open-air adjective

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