the open air
noun
: a location not in a building : the outdoors
He hung his clothes out to dry in the open air.
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One alternative to spending the night in a tent (or even sleeping in the open air) is glamping, which combines the benefits of being outdoors with many of the comforts of home.
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Laura Kiniry, Popular Science, 17 Sep. 2025
At Flower Piano, 12 pianos will be scattered across 55 acres of blooming landscapes, an open invitation to everyone, from concert pianists to first-time players, to create their own music in the open air.
—Pj Bremier, Mercury News, 18 Aug. 2025
Next summer, the science center will take KidSpace—a special section designated for younger children—beyond its walls and into the open air with an imaginative outdoor science playscape that blends hands-on learning with adventurous play, officials said.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 16 Aug. 2025
Over the course of 50+ shows, Chappelle, supported by his wife Elaine, collaborated with his neighbors to create a prototype for comedy shows in the open air with attendees socially distanced and wearing masks.
—Ronda Racha Penrice, HollywoodReporter, 9 Aug. 2025
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Laura Kiniry, Popular Science, 17 Sep. 2025
At Flower Piano, 12 pianos will be scattered across 55 acres of blooming landscapes, an open invitation to everyone, from concert pianists to first-time players, to create their own music in the open air.
—Pj Bremier, Mercury News, 18 Aug. 2025
Next summer, the science center will take KidSpace—a special section designated for younger children—beyond its walls and into the open air with an imaginative outdoor science playscape that blends hands-on learning with adventurous play, officials said.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 16 Aug. 2025
Over the course of 50+ shows, Chappelle, supported by his wife Elaine, collaborated with his neighbors to create a prototype for comedy shows in the open air with attendees socially distanced and wearing masks.
—Ronda Racha Penrice, HollywoodReporter, 9 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for the open air
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“The open air.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20open%20air. Accessed 26 Sep. 2025.
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