open space
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of open space
First recorded in 1820–30
Example Sentences
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A wide open space is the best place to be, giving a full view of the night sky.
From BBC ● Nov. 7, 2026
Millions of Jews arrived from Eastern Europe beginning in the 1880s, often settling in neighborhoods with little open space and scant money to spend on recreation.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 30, 2026
That upper surface, which may face the outside environment or an open space such as the inside of a lumen, continues maintaining the tissue barrier.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 5, 2026
Coaches therefore encouraged their attackers to play quickly, taking advantage of open space that saw them face fewer defenders.
From BBC ● Sep. 28, 2026
Amid the gas stations, strip malls, fast-food joints, and the tangle of roads and highways, open space in Clarkston was hard to find.
From "Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference" by Warren St. John
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