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 Word Forms

• open-airish adjective
• open-airishness noun
• open-airness 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

She liked working in the open air, though it was hard work.

From Los Angeles Times

A large crowd milling on a warm summer's evening swayed to the strains of much-loved patriotic songs in an open air concert of the Tehran Symphony Orchestra.

From BBC

Many were executed in open air locations, like car washes, Home Depot parking lots and street vending spots.

From Los Angeles Times

Other departments are relocating their offices to open air halls called "hotai" in Nay Pyi Taw, which are built with steel frames.

From BBC

There are open air supermarkets in the area with fresh fruit and vegetables being displayed, leaving owners concern about the public health risk posed by the waste pile.

From BBC