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open-concept

British  

adjective

  1. Also called (in Britain and certain other countries): open-plan.  (in a house or office) having few or no internal walls or partitions

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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This preconstruction home, shown in a rendering, will feature a main floor with an open-concept living area that flows outside to multiple decks and patios.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 25, 2026

“A soaring two-story glass conservatory, expansive living and dining rooms, and an open-concept kitchen with sliding glass doors invite seamless indoor-outdoor living while overlooking the skyline,” the description went on.

From MarketWatch Jun. 9, 2026

Cracker Barrel’s redesign, first announced on Instagram last August, envisioned a more open-concept restaurant with comfortable seating, brighter lights and bookcases while still keeping some of its most signature decor, like the stone fireplaces.

From Salon Sep. 10, 2025

An open-concept kitchen, dining room and living room have vaulted ceilings leading out to a large, covered patio with firepit.

From Seattle Times Jul. 14, 2023

Wood and concrete adorn the boxy exterior, leading to open-concept, indoor-outdoor spaces with sweeping views of the city below.

From Los Angeles Times Mar. 7, 2023

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