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
Recent Examples on the Web
Adjective
Also included in the package are daily yoga lessons in an open-air yoga studio with a lovely view of the surrounding mountains, an initial on-land surf lesson, a breathwork lesson, and an ice bath. Taylor McIntyre, Travel + Leisure, 21 June 2024 Cinephiles take note: The restaurant is presenting a series of open-air movie screenings from June 30 to July 4 with menus inspired by each film. Jade Simon, Vogue, 21 June 2024
Noun
Horse-riding offers countryside exhilaration and the freedom of open air. Armond White, National Review, 19 June 2024 The double decker bus bar and open air patio is available to anyone who is over the age of 21 when the park is open. Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 2 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for open-air 

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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 4 Jul. 2024.

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open air

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