How to Use open-air in a Sentence

open-air

1 of 2 adjective
  • The open-air warehouse is hot in the summer and cold in the winter.
    Cynthia Sewell, Idaho Statesman, 8 Apr. 2024
  • There is the thought that Gazans would breach the fence and break out of their open-air prison—that is one thing.
    David Remnick, The New Yorker, 28 Oct. 2023
  • All around the main square, open-air stages had been erected.
    Aatish Taseer, New York Times, 9 Nov. 2023
  • This new law will hurt so many of us Free body culture Who’s afraid of the open-air breast?
    Jane Greenway Carr, CNN, 19 Mar. 2023
  • That said, huge fans are set up at the front and back of the open-air market, so there is some air flow.
    Danielle Dorsey, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2023
  • The best part is the makeshift open-air dining room will be set up and taken down for you.
    Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 7 July 2023
  • The school houses two small aircraft in a large open-air space that was once a gym.
    Tcrain, al, 14 Mar. 2023
  • Each of the posh digs looks out to lush greenery and features open-air hot spring baths.
    Christina Liao, Vogue, 18 Oct. 2023
  • Starting up top, the sun deck sports a large whirlpool flanked by sun pads, a bar, and an open-air lounge.
    Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 1 June 2023
  • Being an open-air theater, The Star is at the mercy of the weather.
    Tiney Ricciardi, The Denver Post, 15 May 2024
  • The building sits in the heart of UNLV and is two floors tall with an open-air center.
    Rebecca Cohen, NBC News, 7 Dec. 2023
  • Expect the song to be a highlight of her open-air concert here.
    George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 June 2023
  • The city’s open-air book market is crammed with shoppers.
    John Daniszewski, BostonGlobe.com, 16 Mar. 2023
  • The films will be screened at the open-air Stardust Cinema.
    Sophia Scorziello, Variety, 21 June 2023
  • For the last two decades, millions of Palestinians in Gaza have been forced to live in an open-air prison.
    Tesfaye Negussie, ABC News, 20 Oct. 2023
  • Where cafes and shops now thrive, there were empty storefronts and open-air drug markets in the 1990s.
    Omari Daniels, Washington Post, 21 Nov. 2023
  • An open-air floor plan connects the main living room to a massive chef’s kitchen.
    Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 5 Apr. 2024
  • The entrance leads to an expansive, open-air great room.
    Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 13 Dec. 2023
  • And at least one case has been linked to homeless encampments and the open-air drug markets.
    Michael Ruiz, Fox News, 13 June 2023
  • Much could have gone wrong with an open-air, miles-long boat procession.
    Rick Noack, Washington Post, 26 July 2024
  • Heading upstairs to the main deck, a spacious open-air lounge leads to the main salon and dining area.
    Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 4 Mar. 2024
  • Retail space is planned on the south side, facing the open-air Marketplace Plaza.
    Benjamin C Tankersley, Washington Post, 12 Apr. 2023
  • The overall space features a half-dozen roll-up garage-style doors on two sides of the building for open-air dining.
    Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 7 Mar. 2024
  • Where to Eat and Drink There are lots of restaurants in Provenza with open-air eateries under the lush green canopy of trees that line the streets.
    Adam Groffman, Travel + Leisure, 17 Sep. 2023
  • An open-air rooftop bar boasts views of the city and eclectic New American fare, craft cocktails and more.
    Kathryn Gregory, The Courier-Journal, 16 Feb. 2023
  • Be sure to check out the Fruit Company’s orchard tours in an open-air shuttle.
    Ben Davidson, The Mercury News, 17 June 2024
  • The aft deck is also equipped with a large lounge and an alfresco dining area for open-air soirees.
    Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 28 Mar. 2024
  • The sprawling open-air shopping center has about 120 stores.
    Zaeem Shaikh, Dallas News, 10 May 2023
  • If the vehicle is stored indoors and can be moved, move it outside into an open-air location.
    Kate Gibson, CBS News, 9 Oct. 2024
  • The floor-to-ceiling windows and open-air rooftop deck give guests the unique opportunity to gaze at the erupting fountains behind them without missing a moment of the race.
    Mark Gray, People.com, 14 Oct. 2024
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open air

2 of 2 noun
  • There are also wagon rides and plenty of open air for kids to play.
    Amy Haneline, Indianapolis Star, 5 Oct. 2017
  • With heavy rains, many were damaged and sank from the weight, leaving crude oil or petroleum products in the open air emitting fumes.
    The Washington Post, NOLA.com, 4 Sep. 2017
  • This isn't just a casual family jaunt into the open air—there's a strict protocol about who gets an invite.
    Marcia Moody, Town & Country, 7 June 2017
  • Officials said generators should be at least 20 feet from homes in open air, not contained in any building.
    Rafael Olmeda, Sun-Sentinel.com, 12 Sep. 2017
  • Other days were spent following Jankowski’s advice to get out into the open air, to change his scenery, to lose himself a little.
    Rory Smith, New York Times, 20 Sep. 2017
  • The family also is working with a new design that makes more use of the open air in the retail and public spaces than other megaprojects in the city.
    Dominique Fong, WSJ, 4 July 2017
  • Welcome to the Dell, White People,’ night, with many if not most concertgoers laying eyes on the open air space for the first time.
    Dan Deluca, Philly.com, 22 Sep. 2017
  • There will be a open air trolley service to shuttle folks from the different parking lots to the Apple Festival.
    Linda McIntosh, sandiegouniontribune.com, 6 Oct. 2017
  • Eucalyptus, a natural decongestant, breaks down mucus and helps open air passageways.
    Allison Young, Good Housekeeping, 20 Oct. 2017
  • The accommodations are all in the Balinese style, made of reclaimed tropical wood and with plenty of open air (don’t worry, there is air conditioning).
    Priscilla Eakeley, Town & Country, 20 Sep. 2017
  • Outside the then city limits, from Back River to Westport, open air pavilions and road houses dispensed the alcohol that was forbidden in the city.
    Jacques Kelly, baltimoresun.com, 31 Aug. 2017
  • But no matter the style, the point is to move in the open air.
    New York Times, 24 Aug. 2019
  • And Pearl made sure to spend plenty of time in the open air.
    Kyani Reid, NBC News, 30 May 2022
  • The fan doesn’t spin in the open air, like a propeller does.
    Rob Verger, Popular Science, 14 Oct. 2020
  • In the open air of the park, many parkgoers saw no need to wear them.
    NBC News, 25 Mar. 2020
  • No telling what the elements will be with the open air in Philly.
    Ben Walker, ajc, 24 Oct. 2022
  • The natatio, an open air bath, was the size of an Olympic swimming pool.
    Livia Borghese, CNN, 26 June 2022
  • Much of the path is outside or in open air, according to the zoo.
    oregonlive, 6 July 2020
  • The new-build event space will have garage doors that allow for open air flow.
    Matthew Glowicki, The Courier-Journal, 3 Jan. 2024
  • In nice weather, make a reservation to get one of the open air booths along the street.
    Jeanette Marantosstaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2019
  • Bar stools along the open air deck's edge maximize the view, but the show doesn't stop with the sunset.
    Tirion Morris, The Arizona Republic, 12 Nov. 2021
  • The second-floor open air deck has a cantilevered rooftop.
    Dallas News, 22 Nov. 2020
  • Many wait in the open air with coughs and sore throats to get tested for the coronavirus.
    Los Angeles Times, 23 Jan. 2022
  • Free music in the open air is on tap just as the long daylight hours hit their peak.
    John Adamian, courant.com, 18 June 2018
  • The hot baths in the basement were open air, facing giant trees and a tiny stream.
    Ed Droste, Vogue, 28 May 2019
  • The open air market will be closed on Sundays for the time being.
    oregonlive, 19 June 2020
  • Plus, there’s a large bathtub converted from a wine cask and set in the open air among the vines.
    Robert Joseph, A-LIST, 2 July 2018
  • But as the pandemic wears on, patios are more than a spot to sip drinks in the open air.
    Sarah Blaskovich, Dallas News, 16 Oct. 2020
  • Opting for open air As with movies and clothing, trends rarely die in the auto industry.
    Mark Dent, thehustle.co, 3 May 2024
  • Leave the planning to the hotel, which will put on an open air pre-eclipse lunch, a cosmic garden party, and eclipse viewing by boat on Lake Austin.
    Maya Silver, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Mar. 2024

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