open space
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of open space
First recorded in 1820–30
Example Sentences
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Since 2007, the site has seen 26 chicks raised and in 2024 the team also created "runways" - areas of open space - to help the birds safely take flight.
From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026
I knocked down all the interior walls to create one large, open space.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 10, 2026
Bolsa Pacific is to include more than 15 acres of open space, including private spaces for residents, open-air promenades and a network of walking trails.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 10, 2026
"She was really moving well, hitting well, especially when running to the open space," Linette said.
From Barron's • Jan. 6, 2026
Her textbook has fallen in the open space between the driver and passenger seats.
From "The Sky at Our Feet" by Nadia Hashimi
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