open-faced
Americanadjective
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having a frank or ingenuous face.
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Also open-face designating an open sandwich.
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(of a watch) having the dial covered only by the crystal.
adjective
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having an ingenuous expression
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(of a watch) having no lid or cover other than the glass
Etymology
Origin of open-faced
First recorded in 1600–10
Example Sentences
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The eager, open-faced Conor is a 36-year-old whose only companion is a once-stray dog named Sandy.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 8, 2026
This 18- to 20-inch-tall snapdragon features open-faced double flowers that start out in shades of orange and orange-red, transitioning to a dusty shade as they age.
From Seattle Times ● May 8, 2024
“It’s like a timepiece — chapters in history,” he says of the open-faced geology of this canyon.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 28, 2024
From his uncomfortable vantage, Leon watches as Felix, a sweet, open-faced man, busily comes and goes.
From New York Times ● Jul. 13, 2023
On my way into church, I saw Sister Monroe, her open-faced gold crown glinting when she opened her mouth to return a neighborly greeting.
From "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings" by Maya Angelou
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