open air

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noun
  1. the outdoors.

Origin of open air

1
First recorded in 1520–30

Other definitions for open-air (2 of 2)

open-air
[ 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.

Origin of open-air

2
First recorded in 1820–30

Other words from open-air

  • open-airish, adjective
  • o·pen-air·ish·ness, noun
  • open-airness, noun

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British Dictionary definitions for open air

open air

noun
    • the place or space where the air is unenclosed; the outdoors

    • (as modifier): an open-air concert

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