as in outdoor
of, relating to, or held in the open air
an open-air concert under the stars
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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
David Remnick, The New Yorker, 12 Jan. 2025
Some open-air incinerators stopped operating at the dumps.
—Ross Andersen, The Atlantic, 11 Jan. 2025
Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 28 Oct. 2024
Between October 17th and 20th, 2024, downtown Cincinnati and northern Kentucky were transformed into an open air after dark public art museum.
—Chadd Scott, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024
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Adjective
In modern terms, a Presidential Inauguration is an open-air branding opportunity.
—David Remnick, The New Yorker, 12 Jan. 2025
Some open-air incinerators stopped operating at the dumps.
—Ross Andersen, The Atlantic, 11 Jan. 2025
Noun
The stalls at the Vanves Flea Market are open air and the shopping starts early.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 28 Oct. 2024
Between October 17th and 20th, 2024, downtown Cincinnati and northern Kentucky were transformed into an open air after dark public art museum.
—Chadd Scott, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for open-air
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These conditions may disrupt travel and outdoor activities, particularly with icy roads and walkways.Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 15 Jan. 2025
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Native Plant Workshop: This workshop will include an in-classroom discussion and an outdoor native plant walk.Joe Rassel, Orlando Sentinel, 15 Jan. 2025
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Matanuska Glacier by trek or ice climbing From June through September, Matanuska Glacier north of Anchorage is one of the best spots for a more intense experience in the Alaskan wilderness.Shoshi Parks, Smithsonian Magazine, 6 Jan. 2025
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Nigel Farage started the Reform party as a voice in the wilderness speaking against the insanity of the uniparty in UK.Brady Knox, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 5 Jan. 2025
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Meek also enjoyed the outdoors and playing football, and was a big supporter of the Auburn Tigers.Caroline Thayer, Fox News, 26 Dec. 2024
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The heated outdoors lap pool offers a view of the crystal blue lake, while the spa draws visitors to its dry-heat lodge and eucalyptus steam room after a day on the slopes.Meira Gebel, Axios, 23 Dec. 2024
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Sri Lanka’s landscapes are vast and varied, welcoming and wild.Christine Chitnis, Vogue, 8 Jan. 2025
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Slot titles have a variety of wild symbols, like sticky wilds, multiplier wilds, expanding wilds and moving wilds.Matthew Gover, Miami Herald, 6 Jan. 2025
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“Open-air.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/open-air. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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