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

Example Sentences

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open world

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

Ubisoft will now focus on developing open world adventure games - which let players freely navigate vast environments - and live service games which seek regular payments from players.

From BBC ● Jan. 22, 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

Rwanda, Samoa and China are proving that a more open world is not only possible but beneficial.

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 16, 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