open-air spaces

Places without ceilings

Open-air spaces are outdoor areas not enclosed by walls or a roof—parks, plazas, courtyards, patios, and similar environments exposed to the elements.

The term often appears in urban planning and public health contexts: The city needs more open-air spaces for residents.

During the pandemic, open-air spaces became preferred for gatherings due to better ventilation.

Related

courtyard · garden · beer garden · terrace · patio · al fresco dining · park · meadow · village green · field · rooftop · roof deck · breeze · sunshine · picnic · alfresco · fresh · sky

Opposites
enclosure

open-air spacesenclosed spaces

Areas with boundaries

interiors · buildings · bunkers · basements · confined spaces

natural vs. constructed environment

open-air spacescontrolled environments

Spaces with managed conditions

clean rooms · biodomes

Family

open, opens, opened, opening, opener, openness, openly, openings, openers

Familiarity
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Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G