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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Here, expansive open-plan living areas take full advantage of the property’s elevated position.
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Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 5 Sep. 2025
This recliner is particularly well-suited for modern homes, open-plan living rooms, or family spaces where comfort and presence matter.
—Zoë Sessums, Architectural Digest, 4 Sep. 2025
From Navy Ship to Waterfront Living The couple is designing the main building to include two downstairs bedrooms, two upstairs loft beds, a full kitchen and bathroom, and a large open-plan living and dining area.
—Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Aug. 2025
United’s co-owner being on site led to a sweep of the open-plan offices to ensure no untidiness, especially that desks were clear of empty cups, believed to be a particular Ratcliffe peeve.
—Laurie Whitwell, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2025
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Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 5 Sep. 2025
This recliner is particularly well-suited for modern homes, open-plan living rooms, or family spaces where comfort and presence matter.
—Zoë Sessums, Architectural Digest, 4 Sep. 2025
From Navy Ship to Waterfront Living The couple is designing the main building to include two downstairs bedrooms, two upstairs loft beds, a full kitchen and bathroom, and a large open-plan living and dining area.
—Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Aug. 2025
United’s co-owner being on site led to a sweep of the open-plan offices to ensure no untidiness, especially that desks were clear of empty cups, believed to be a particular Ratcliffe peeve.
—Laurie Whitwell, New York Times, 14 Aug. 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 10 Sep. 2025.
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