open air

¹

noun

1. the outdoors.

open-air

²

[oh-puhn-air]

adjective

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

   The orchestra gave three open-air concerts last summer.

open air

noun

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

   2. ( as modifier )

      an open-air concert

Other Word Forms

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of open air¹

First recorded in 1520–30

Origin of open air²

First recorded in 1820–30

Example Sentences

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.

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

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A large crowd milling on a warm summer's evening swayed to the strains of much-loved patriotic songs in an open air concert of the Tehran Symphony Orchestra.

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Many were executed in open air locations, like car washes, Home Depot parking lots and street vending spots.

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Other departments are relocating their offices to open air halls called "hotai" in Nay Pyi Taw, which are built with steel frames.

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