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noun

as in wilderness
that part of the physical world that is removed from human habitation a family of city dwellers who can't wait to go camping in the open air

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Recent Examples of open-air
Adjective
The most conspicuous example is the open-air winter sculpture garden at the center of the residence, an intimate, confined courtyard that allows art and nature to coalesce. Troy J. McMullen, Architectural Digest, 9 Dec. 2024 The open-air property is crafted entirely from natural wood and is sandwiched between fruit trees, rainbow eucalyptus, and beautiful bamboo (all of which are easily admired via the wraparound patio). Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 7 Dec. 2024
Noun
Just as a fragrant lily delightfully wafting in open air may overwhelm when set in a dining room vase, even desirable scents may be supercharged in small spaces. Erica Browne Grivas, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Oct. 2024 As far as other preparations the hotel is taking, Wolfe says the staff has put up double-paned glass partitions along the walkway connecting the tower with the main hotel building, which is usually open air. Erin Clements, People.com, 9 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for open-air 
Recent Examples of Synonyms for open-air
Adjective
  • Alex Hutchinson is a National Magazine Award-winning journalist and Outside’s Sweat Science columnist, covering the latest research on endurance and outdoor sports.
    Alex Hutchinson, Outside Online, 16 Dec. 2024
  • The scientists made the determination based on weather conditions in Las Vegas on July 8, 2001, and the outdoor crime scene.
    Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • Sip coffee out on the deck while taking in the jungle view, or venture off into the wilderness with your private access to the Captain Cook Trail.
    Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 7 Dec. 2024
  • Turn them loose into that wilderness, come what may.
    Lindsey Witmer Collins, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
Adjective
  • National Park Candle For outdoors enthusiasts, consider gifting them a scented candle that will transport them to their favorite National Park.
    Cai Cramer, People.com, 4 Dec. 2024
  • This is the outdoors pick in our Best Portable Chargers guide.
    Boutayna Chokrane, WIRED, 3 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • Sandra Mujinga, from the Democratic Republic of the Congo and now based in Norway, contributed Ghosting (2019), a draconic red faux-leather tent that an Ursula K. Le Guin protagonist might pitch in the galactic wilds.
    Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 1 Nov. 2024
  • Polo players often select their colors based on team affiliations or personal relevance (my red and white belt is an homage to my alma mater, McGill University), and color combinations can range from mild to wild.
    Todd Plummer, Robb Report, 6 Nov. 2024

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