as in outdoor
of, relating to, or held in the open air
an open-air concert under the stars
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as in wilderness
that part of the physical world that is removed from human habitation
a family of city dwellers who can't wait to go camping in the open air
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Recent Examples of open-air
Samantha Gowen, Oc Register, 5 Feb. 2026
The rise of hip open-air shopping malls continued with the debut of the Platform in Culver City and the Bloc in DTLA.
—Kailyn Brown, Los Angeles Times, 3 Feb. 2026
Helen Regan, CNN Money, 19 Dec. 2025
It is designed for easygoing travelers and families—and anyone who likes open air, hot cheese, and mountain views.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 7 Nov. 2025
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Adjective
The community center features a 20,000-square-foot pool, open-air fitness center, four-lane lap pool and Rienda Plunge, a pool, spa, event room, BBQ, patio and tot lot for year-round use.
—Samantha Gowen, Oc Register, 5 Feb. 2026
The rise of hip open-air shopping malls continued with the debut of the Platform in Culver City and the Bloc in DTLA.
—Kailyn Brown, Los Angeles Times, 3 Feb. 2026
Noun
People can be seen fleeing the footbridge as the two men approach, with the shooter alleged to be Naveed opening fire in multiple directions while Sajid heads into the park where an open air Hannukah celebration was taking place.
—Helen Regan, CNN Money, 19 Dec. 2025
It is designed for easygoing travelers and families—and anyone who likes open air, hot cheese, and mountain views.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 7 Nov. 2025
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Adjective
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Prescott also has vast outdoor activities with 950 miles of scenic trails and lakes for aquatic activities like kayaking and fishing.—
Paige Moore,
AZCentral.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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This year’s Winter Olympics take place in venues across the Italian Alps, with several outdoor events centered around the town of Cortina d’Ampezzo, which previously hosted the Olympics in 1956.—
Laura Paddison,
CNN Money,
10 Feb. 2026
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Find a little thrill by booking a journey with Eden Ethical Dog Sledding, which takes guests through some of the most pristine Vermont wilderness.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Feb. 2026
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Constance Duffle, a paramedic in Siskiyou County at the Oregon border, serves a vast wilderness region woefully in need of health professionals.—
Christopher Buchanan,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Feb. 2026
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The Madison tells the story of the Clyburn clan, who move from New York City to the open wilds of Montana to heal from a sudden loss.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
18 Jan. 2026
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Several dismissed the Annabelle-Nottoway meme as a wild, albeit entertaining conspiracy theory; her presence in the area was rendered a mere coincidence.—
Essence,
Essence,
29 Oct. 2025
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“Open-air.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/open-air. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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