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open-faced

American  
[oh-puhn-feyst] / ˈoʊ pənˈfeɪst /

adjective

  1. having a frank or ingenuous face.

  2. Also open-face designating an open sandwich.

  3. (of a watch) having the dial covered only by the crystal.


open-faced British  

adjective

  1. having an ingenuous expression

  2. (of a watch) having no lid or cover other than the glass

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Etymology

Origin of open-faced

First recorded in 1600–10

Example Sentences

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The eager, open-faced Conor is a 36-year-old whose only companion is a once-stray dog named Sandy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 8, 2026

Their open-faced toasts are great — their John Dory Tuna Toasts are always delicious.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 17, 2025

The single white open-faced blooms with a pink reverse on Lyda Rose™ look like enormous apple blossoms.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 17, 2024

From his uncomfortable vantage, Leon watches as Felix, a sweet, open-faced man, busily comes and goes.

From New York Times • Jul. 13, 2023

“That’s Delphine, my oldest,” Pa said, although looking at us, there was no need to offer that open-faced fact.

From "P.S. Be Eleven" by Rita Williams-Garcia