open-plan
adjective
chiefly British
: having or consisting of a large room that is not divided into smaller rooms or areas
an open-plan office
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The generous layout, open-plan design, and soaring ceilings are what Jones and his family fell in love with on first viewing.
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Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 30 June 2025
Now the hits mostly sound like background noise for shopping malls and open-plan offices.
—Philip Martin, Arkansas Online, 26 June 2025
Curvy couches can also be practical, especially in open-plan spaces.
—Dina Cheney, Los Angeles Times, 25 June 2025
The open-plan space features a chef’s kitchen with dual islands, a coffee bar, and a butler’s pantry, as well as a formal living room with a Carrara marble fireplace and a luxurious lounge.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 17 June 2025
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Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 30 June 2025
Now the hits mostly sound like background noise for shopping malls and open-plan offices.
—Philip Martin, Arkansas Online, 26 June 2025
Curvy couches can also be practical, especially in open-plan spaces.
—Dina Cheney, Los Angeles Times, 25 June 2025
The open-plan space features a chef’s kitchen with dual islands, a coffee bar, and a butler’s pantry, as well as a formal living room with a Carrara marble fireplace and a luxurious lounge.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 17 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for open-plan
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“Open-plan.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/open-plan. Accessed 11 Jul. 2025.
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