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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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“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

The Japanese-inspired restaurant offers an extensive sushi menu and much more, all set inside a striking space with ample seating, a green-tiled bar, layered textures, an open-concept kitchen, and plenty of greenery and warm wood.

From Salon • Feb. 2, 2026

She’s just moved into an open-concept loft with violins mounted on the main wall like tribal masks.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 13, 2025

The Delany Room, an open-concept meeting room added to the library in the 1970s, is one of Dayton’s most treasured free resources.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 26, 2024

The “remarkably renovated” home includes a completely updated, open-concept, 22-foot long kitchen plus two-car garage, brick patio, wooded lot, mature trees, deck.

From Washington Times • Sep. 14, 2023

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