open-faced

[ oh-puhn-feyst ]

adjective

1. having a frank or ingenuous face.
2. Also open-face. designating an open sandwich.
3. (of a watch) having the dial covered only by the crystal.

open-faced

adjective

1. having an ingenuous expression
2. (of a watch) having no lid or cover other than the glass

Word History and Origins

Origin of open-faced¹

First recorded in 1600–10

Example Sentences

It can also be warmed open faced for a few seconds before pressing to ensure the filling is heated through.

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“Oh, yes,” said an honest open-faced maiden, eagerly putting out her hand.

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Look at 'em women folk dancin' all decked out in their sparklers, and 'em blokes wid their open-faced clothes!

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When again I unclosed my eyes and asked for water, I was lying under the open-faced shed, and it was brilliant sunshine outside.

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"She must be late," said Ketchel, looking keenly15 up the track and then at his heavy, open-faced watch.

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That group of old people, and that open-faced seafaring man, standing near the altar.

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