open-air

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adjective

ˈō-pən-ˈer How to pronounce open-air (audio)
Synonyms of open-airnext
: outdoor

open air

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noun

: the space where air is unconfined
especially : outdoors

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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
Once completed, the spa will feature open-air massage rooms and an adults-only pool. — Kathryn Romeyn, Travel + Leisure, 2 July 2026 There’s also an open-air gym, two pools, daily yoga classes, and a spa (my favorite way to stay still for an hour). — Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 3 July 2026
Noun
All around there was the pleasant rotten smell of dead fish in open air. — Literary Hub, 14 May 2026 Outfit With Plantings Whether your porch is covered or open air, something blooming will always bring a touch of life to the space. — Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 13 May 2026 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

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

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open air

noun
: outdoors entry 2 sense 1
open-air adjective

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