open air

¹

noun

1. the outdoors.

open-air

²

[ oh-puhn-air ]

adjective

1. existing in, taking place in, or characteristic of the open air; outdoor:

   The orchestra gave three open-air concerts last summer.

open air

noun

1. 1. the place or space where the air is unenclosed; the outdoors
   2. ( as modifier )

      an open-air concert

Other Words From

• open-airish adjective
• open-airish·ness noun
• open-airness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of open air¹

First recorded in 1520–30

Origin of open air²

First recorded in 1820–30

Example Sentences

The family all share a mat placed on the ground in the open air – no other shelter is yet available.

From BBC

However, Ms Arnott said it was important smokers still had access to some outdoor areas to "smoke in the open air, rather than inside their homes".

From BBC

Emergency services in Veracruz have been responding to a greater number of heat-related emergencies in areas like warehouses and even open air spaces.

From Seattle Times

The first batch of the mosquitoes were released into the open air on Thursday in Ambouli, a suburb of Djibouti city.

From BBC

For three years, Amy Baack has been teaching free yoga classes in the open air at Sunset Cliffs Natural Park in San Diego every week.

From Los Angeles Times