wide-open

adjective

ˈwīd-ˈō-pən How to pronounce wide-open (audio)
-ˌō-
: having virtually no limits or restrictions
a wide-open town

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Structural studies revealed wide-open cavities that accommodate large plastic polymers. — Muskan Bhatia, Interesting Engineering, 21 Oct. 2026 Following the Blackfoot River and then crossing the Continental Divide, golden aspen trees give way to wide-open fields for wheat and peas where Tester's family has farmed for over a century. — Sam Gringlas, NPR, 20 Oct. 2026 Oscar documentary favorites are starting to emerge as critics and other arbiters begin to announce their nominees and shortlists, bringing some clarity to a wide-open awards race. — Matthew Carey, Deadline, 20 Oct. 2026 But the question still looms over the party’s first wide-open primaries in eight years. — David Weigel, semafor.com, 19 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for wide-open

Word History

First Known Use

1858, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of wide-open was in 1858

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“Wide-open.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wide-open. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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