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open-air

o·pen-air
O o

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [oh-puh n ah-eer]
    • /ˈoʊ pən ˈɑ ɪər/
    • /ˈəʊpən eə(r)/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [oh-puh n ah-eer]
    • /ˈoʊ pən ˈɑ ɪər/

Definitions of open-air word

  • adjective open-air existing in, taking place in, or characteristic of the open air; outdoor: The orchestra gave three open-air concerts last summer. 1
  • noun open-air the outdoors. 1
  • adjective open-air An open-air place or event is outside rather than in a building. 0
  • singular noun open-air If you are in the open air, you are outside rather than in a building. 0
  • noun open-air the place or space where the air is unenclosed; the outdoors 0
  • noun open-air (as modifier) 0

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Origin of open-air

First appearance:

before 1820
One of the 38% newest English words
First recorded in 1820-30

Historical Comparancy

Parts of speech for Open-air

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

open-air popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 50% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 57% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

Synonyms for open-air

adv open-air

  • al fresco — out-of-doors; in the open air: to dine alfresco.

adj open-air

  • alfresco — An alfresco activity, especially a meal, is one that takes place in the open air.
  • apart from — You use apart from when you are making an exception to a general statement.

adjective open-air

  • extramural — Outside the walls or boundaries of a town, college, or institution.
  • farther — at or to a great distance; a long way off; at or to a remote point: We sailed far ahead of the fleet.
  • outdoor — Also, outdoors. characteristic of, located, occurring, or belonging outdoors: an outdoor barbecue; outdoor sports.
  • outside — the outer side, surface, or part; exterior: The outside of the house needs painting.

noun open-air

  • open — not closed or barred at the time, as a doorway by a door, a window by a sash, or a gateway by a gate: to leave the windows open at night.

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