wide-open

adjective

ˈwīd-ˈō-pən How to pronounce wide-open (audio)
-ˌō-
: having virtually no limits or restrictions
a wide-open town

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Its spirit is fueled by the stunning beauty of places like Yellowstone National Park, wide-open skies, endless horizons, and a frontier spirit that’s been alive for centuries. — Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Aug. 2026 For Newsom, every confrontation with the president offers another opportunity to sharpen his national profile ahead of what many Democrats expect to be a wide-open race for the party’s 2028 presidential nomination. — Barnini Chakraborty, The Washington Examiner, 4 Aug. 2026 Known as Sky Ridge, the nearly 14-acre ranch sits atop its own ridge with wide-open views across the Santa Monica Mountains. — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 4 Aug. 2026 Oh, and even with Lugo and Wacha, that rotation still has a couple of wide-open spots. — Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 3 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for wide-open

Word History

First Known Use

1858, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of wide-open was in 1858

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