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
With the day’s storms recently broken, the muggy summer air made way for a preview of the better days of fall to set the stage for an evening at the open-air movies. — Kat Chen, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Sep. 2026 Bridal suites and a kitchen at AJ Barn The new AJ Barn features a large event space, two bridal suites, a kitchen, a sound system and optional open-air, full-length windows that wrap around the main room to allow guests to utilize the lawn outside. — Jenna Ebbers, Kansas City Star, 4 Sep. 2026
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The hydrotherapy is partly open air, which allows the natural soundtrack of the resort’s luscious 44-acre grounds to carry through the air and drenched in natural sunlight. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Aug. 2026 German-speaking Switzerland debuted to $160K at 42 screens, also boosted by pre-release open air and Ladies Night screenings. — Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 16 Aug. 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.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/open-air. Accessed 7 Sep. 2026.

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open air

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: outdoors entry 2 sense 1
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