wide-open
Use Wide-open in a sentence
pən adjective
1.
opened to the full extent: a wide-open window.
2.
lacking laws or strict enforcement of laws concerning liquor, vice, gambling, etc.: a wide-open town.
Origin:
1850–55
1850–55
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| wide-open | |
| —adj | |
| 1. | open to the full extent |
| 2. | (postpositive) exposed to attack; vulnerable |
| 3. | uncertain as to outcome |
| 4. | informal (US) (of a town or city) lax in the enforcement of certain laws, esp those relating to the sale and consumption of alcohol, gambling, the control of vice, etc |
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Wide-open
is always a great word to know.
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Example sentences
The landscape is characteristic of wide-open vistas with steep canyon walls and few trees.
Before you set out, find some wide-open sky and give your silicon guide a couple of minutes to itself.
In this wide-open career the plebeian suffered for his mediocrity, and the sceptic for his doubt.
Once upon a time there was a charming tale of a wee little mouse with wide-open eyes and ears as large as saucers.
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