OPEN AIR Synonyms: 39 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

ˈō-pən-ˈer

Definition of open-air

as in outdoor

of, relating to, or held in the open air an open-air concert under the stars

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open air

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noun

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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Founded in 1995, Rock al Parque has established itself as one of the largest free open-air festivals in Latin America. — Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 27 Aug. 2026 Sliman took up clay and hay mixtures used in village open-air ovens. — Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 26 Aug. 2026

Noun

Half of the bar is open air, with an elevated area along the wall for lucky bar-goers looking for a perch to take in the wild scene. — Usa Today Network, USA Today, 29 July 2026 The March 26 kidnapping occurred near International Boulevard and 14th Avenue, a part of Oakland known for having open air prostitution markets around the clock. — Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 3 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for open-air

Recent Examples of Synonyms for open-air

Adjective

The country remains a popular destination among outdoor enthusiasts due to its Amazon Rainforest and incredible salt flats.

— Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 27 Aug. 2026
Many rely on agriculture for their livelihoods, though some have also turned to tourism as the region has become increasingly popular for outdoor activities like trekking and rafting – as well as for religious tourism.

— Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 27 Aug. 2026

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The new movie follows a benevolent ex-pilot named Hig (Jacob Elordi) who, after losing his wife during a catastrophic global pandemic, lives out in the wilderness with his dog, Jasper, and ornery isolationist pal Bangley (Josh Brolin).

— Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2026
The test may have started as a wild marketing idea, but after five hours of searching through the Swedish wilderness, the team had the intact phone to prove it.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 27 Aug. 2026

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