open-air

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adjective

open air

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noun

: the space where air is unconfined
especially : outdoors

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
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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 See all Example Sentences for open-air 

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1830, in the meaning defined above

Noun

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of open-air was in the 15th century

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“Open-air.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/open-air. Accessed 26 Dec. 2024.

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open air

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