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

Noun a family of city dwellers who can't wait to go camping in the open air
Recent Examples on the Web
Adjective
The open-air club will feature dining areas, daily entertainment, a bar and lounge areas with a beach atmosphere. Nicole Fell, The Hollywood Reporter, 22 Apr. 2024 The open-air entrance of the suite leads you directly into a coastal-style living room, which connects to the Morris Bay suite next door. Jasmine Grant, Travel + Leisure, 20 Apr. 2024 Since then, Spotify has updated the tab with links to the pop star’s merch as well as cryptic videos corresponding to clues revealed at Swift’s open-air library installation in Los Angeles. Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 18 Apr. 2024 The final stretch takes us up multiple levels of stairs to an open-air observatory protected by pigeon netting. John Metcalfe, The Mercury News, 17 Apr. 2024 Now, President Emmanuel Macron has stepped in, saying the open-air booksellers can stay put. Tariq Panja, New York Times, 16 Apr. 2024 The violence unfolded shortly before 3 a.m. inside an apartment on Flagler Avenue, which is actually an open-air patio converted into a bedroom consisting of three beds shared by six people, police said in their report. David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 15 Apr. 2024 Catering to the creative class, Apollo Palm Hotel also hosts special musical and cultural events, including open-air cinema nights and Sunday sunset parties. Monica Mendal, Vogue, 15 Apr. 2024 The Mall at Partridge Creek is an open-air shopping center with more than 80 stores, restaurants, and entertainment. Detroit Free Press, 10 Apr. 2024
Noun
The east edge of the lawn would include a stage area which could be a simple platform, open air pavilion or a full structure with restrooms, storage, concessions and more, according to city concepts. Journal Sentinel, 27 Mar. 2024 By creating visual interest through elevation changes, TimberTech’s composite decking creates open air rooms that establish functional spaces and maximize moments of rest and enjoyment. Sunset In Partnership With Yardzen, Sunset Plant Collection, Terra, and Timbertech, Sunset Magazine, 18 Mar. 2024 Some exceptions to the law include use while the owner and dog actively train, to restrain the dog in a public camping area, or while the dog is left in an open air truck bed. Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Mar. 2024 The impressive Town Hall, one of the largest in Greece, combines Classical, Neoclassical and Renaissance styles, with its spacious square that hosts an open air cinema and other events. Jeanine Barone, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2024 The arboretum features a pond and fountain, an open air museum and several garden spaces. Grace Tucker, The Enquirer, 9 Feb. 2024 This Super Bowl Sunday Rooftop Day Party offers beautiful open air views of downtown Oakland, as well as game play, a full bar, VIP sections and fire pits to stay toasty. Brittany Delay, The Mercury News, 5 Feb. 2024 Readers can vote for their favorite open air museum and view all the other categories at 10best.usatoday.com/awards. Katie Wiseman, The Indianapolis Star, 16 Jan. 2024 The new-build event space will have garage doors that allow for open air flow. Matthew Glowicki, The Courier-Journal, 3 Jan. 2024

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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 25 Apr. 2024.

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