open day

British

noun

Also called: at-home. US and Canadian name: open house. an occasion on which an institution, such as a school, is open for inspection by the public

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Pimhill Barn is hosting an open day on Sunday for prospective grooms and brides, who want to have a look around.

From BBC • Oct. 7, 2025

The centre will be holding an open day on 10 October.

From BBC • Oct. 2, 2025

An open day for prospective applicants will be held at the Scunthorpe Conference Centre, on Brigg Road, on 17 May between 10:00 and 16:00 BST.

From BBC • May 7, 2025

Back in Louth, a successful open day has brought in new members, but the club is placing much of the focus on traditional attractions, such as darts and snooker.

From BBC • Dec. 22, 2024

They were in the car, on their way to a nursery-primary school in Ikoyi, visiting during the open day as guests of Jonathan and Isioma, Kosi’s friends from church, whose son went there.

From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

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