open world

American  

[oh-puhn wurld] / ˈoʊ pən ˈwɜrld /

noun

• open worlds
  plural

1. a setting in a video game that a player can explore and interact with freely, rather than being limited to specific areas or goals.

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Other Word Forms

Derived Forms

• open-world
  adjective

Inflected Forms

Nouns

• open worlds
  plural

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Example Sentences

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open world

Rather, she’s the film’s embodiment of a lawful good, pre-programmed to fulfill her mission linearly without getting lost in the big, open world.

From Salon ● Sep. 23, 2026

The "GTA" saga's action-adventure titles set in a sprawling open world have immersed players in high-definition imaginary cities heavily inspired by American metropolises.

From Barron's ● Jun. 24, 2026

“We think of it as an open world of different brands and food-and-beverage experiences, and then we’re the thread between them,” said Area15 Chief Executive Winston Fisher.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 28, 2025

The latest instalment allows players to roam an open world environment with larger areas, in contrast to the smaller levels in previous games.

From BBC ● Sep. 13, 2025

Thus she did not quite believe in the war, not even when Troop C, our militia cavalry, was called out, loaded its horses on a train, and set out for the open world.

From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck

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