open-plan
adjective
chiefly British
: having or consisting of a large room that is not divided into smaller rooms or areas
an open-plan office
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The open-plan living area sports soaring ceilings, French white oak floors, and a striking fireplace, while the chef’s kitchen is equipped with state-of-the-art appliances and Calacatta marble finishes.
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Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 19 Feb. 2025
An open-plan unit in a new building in East London’s Canary Wharf district
This apartment is one of 82 open-plan units in a 12-story building completed in January 2024.
—Michael Kaminer, New York Times, 14 Feb. 2025
The open-plan living and dining rooms felt gracious—not stuffy—with all of us easing into those pink couches for hours at night, and then sitting down to eggs Benedict for breakfast the next day at the eight-seat dining table.
—Jacqui Gifford, Travel + Leisure, 12 Feb. 2025
The TikTok video showcases the interior of their home, featuring a modern and cozy design with an open-plan lounge, kitchen and dining area.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 7 Feb. 2025
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Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 19 Feb. 2025
An open-plan unit in a new building in East London’s Canary Wharf district
This apartment is one of 82 open-plan units in a 12-story building completed in January 2024.
—Michael Kaminer, New York Times, 14 Feb. 2025
The open-plan living and dining rooms felt gracious—not stuffy—with all of us easing into those pink couches for hours at night, and then sitting down to eggs Benedict for breakfast the next day at the eight-seat dining table.
—Jacqui Gifford, Travel + Leisure, 12 Feb. 2025
The TikTok video showcases the interior of their home, featuring a modern and cozy design with an open-plan lounge, kitchen and dining area.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 7 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for open-plan
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“Open-plan.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/open-plan. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
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