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open day

British

noun

Also called: at-home. US and Canadian name: open house. an occasion on which an institution, such as a school, is open for inspection by the public

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She recalled a distressing incident during a school open day where Hannah was nearly served food containing milk.

From BBC ● Jun. 1, 2026

BAS also holds an open day in March.

From BBC ● Feb. 22, 2026

Pimhill Barn is hosting an open day on Sunday for prospective grooms and brides, who want to have a look around.

From BBC ● Oct. 7, 2025

They said they each fell in love with the university on an open day.

From BBC ● Jul. 26, 2025

They were in the car, on their way to a nursery-primary school in Ikoyi, visiting during the open day as guests of Jonathan and Isioma, Kosi’s friends from church, whose son went there.

From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

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