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
Sheila Yount, arkansasonline.com, 29 Dec. 2024
The property has its very own open-air bath that is fed from source springs in Hakone and Lake Ashi.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 28 Dec. 2024
Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 28 Oct. 2024
Between October 17th and 20th, 2024, downtown Cincinnati and northern Kentucky were transformed into an open air after dark public art museum.
—Chadd Scott, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024
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Adjective
The park's recreation area is located at the base of the mountain and has picnic tables, grills, a playground, water, restrooms, an open-air pavilion with a fireplace and tables.
—Sheila Yount, arkansasonline.com, 29 Dec. 2024
The property has its very own open-air bath that is fed from source springs in Hakone and Lake Ashi.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 28 Dec. 2024
Noun
The stalls at the Vanves Flea Market are open air and the shopping starts early.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 28 Oct. 2024
Between October 17th and 20th, 2024, downtown Cincinnati and northern Kentucky were transformed into an open air after dark public art museum.
—Chadd Scott, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024
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Sign up for the Outdoor Life Newsletter Get the hottest outdoor news and cutting-edge gear reviews.Bob McNally, Outdoor Life, 3 Jan. 2025
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The parent of Wilson, Salomon and Arc’teryx, Amer has been riding a wave of enthusiasm over late summer stimulus efforts in mainland China, where the company is focused on finding growth as outdoor clothing and racket sports meet receptive consumers.Brendan Coffey, Sportico.com, 2 Jan. 2025
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Matanuska Glacier by trek or ice climbing From June through September, Matanuska Glacier north of Anchorage is one of the best spots for a more intense experience in the Alaskan wilderness.Shoshi Parks, Smithsonian Magazine, 6 Jan. 2025
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Nigel Farage started the Reform party as a voice in the wilderness speaking against the insanity of the uniparty in UK.Brady Knox, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 5 Jan. 2025
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Meek also enjoyed the outdoors and playing football, and was a big supporter of the Auburn Tigers.Caroline Thayer, Fox News, 26 Dec. 2024
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The heated outdoors lap pool offers a view of the crystal blue lake, while the spa draws visitors to its dry-heat lodge and eucalyptus steam room after a day on the slopes.Meira Gebel, Axios, 23 Dec. 2024
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Then America went pizza-oven wild during the pandemic.Saahil Desai, The Atlantic, 6 Dec. 2024
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Meanwhile, our exploitation of animals, both farmed and wild, on a massive scale is putting public health at immense risk.Crystal Heath and Gene Baur, TIME, 6 Dec. 2024
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“Open-air.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/open-air. Accessed 10 Jan. 2025.
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