open-air

¹ American  

[oh-puhn-air] / ˈoʊ pənˈɛər /

adjective

1. existing in, taking place in, or characteristic of the open air; outdoor.

   The orchestra gave three open-air concerts last summer.

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open air ² American  

noun

1. the outdoors.

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open air British  

noun

1. 1. the place or space where the air is unenclosed; the outdoors

   2. ( as modifier )

      an open-air concert

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Other Word Forms

• open-airish adjective
• open-airishness noun
• open-airness noun

Etymology

Origin of open-air¹

First recorded in 1820–30

Origin of open air¹

First recorded in 1520–30

Example Sentences

A quarter—12 of 49—were confirmed to be autos with open air bag recalls.

From The Wall Street Journal

The sole stairway itself must either be pressurized to keep out the smoke or open air.

From Los Angeles Times

We were worried he rematerialized inside a tree or something, and now we know it was probably open air.

From Literature

The team identified two distinct kinds of amber: one formed underground near the roots of resin-producing plants, and another that developed in the open air.

From Science Daily

She liked working in the open air, though it was hard work.

From Los Angeles Times