open-air

1 of 2

adjective

ˈō-pən-ˈer 

: outdoor

open air

2 of 2

noun

: the space where air is unconfined

especially : outdoors

Synonyms

Adjective

• alfresco
• out-of-door
• out-of-doors
• outdoor
• outdoors
• outdoorsy

Noun

• nature
• open
• out-of-doors
• outdoors
• wild
• wilderness

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

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

Lurie was able to tap into voter disillusionment over brazen retail theft, crime, open-air drug dens, and homeless encampments that made residents fearful and businesses flee. —Barnini Chakraborty, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 13 Dec. 2024

The project will include trail improvements, picnic tables, a playground, an open-air pavilion and landscape enhancements. —Mason Rouser, Austin American-Statesman, 12 Dec. 2024

Noun

Eastern Market, which also is on the National Historic Register, has long been a place where farmers and entrepreneurs sell their goods in an open air market and hundreds of Lions fans, most wearing their best Honolulu blue outfits, park and tailgate. —Frank Witsil, Detroit Free Press, 20 Nov. 2024

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

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1830, in the meaning defined above

Noun

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

open air

noun

: outdoors entry 2 sense 1

open-air adjective