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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This allows the warm Mediterranean light to fill the large open-plan space, where the different tones of the mother-of-pearl color palette are reflected in every custom piece of furniture by Beriestain’s own studio. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026 Full-height windows frame views of New York landmarks, including the Empire State Building and Rockefeller Center, while coffered ceilings soar above the open-plan living and dining areas. Tori Latham, Robb Report, 16 Apr. 2026 The living and dining spaces share an open-plan great room, with the latter opening into a separate kitchen with a breakfast nook. Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 16 Apr. 2026 With beanbags, open-plan layouts, and students working on laptops and tablets, Alpha schools resemble a lounge or co-working space more than a traditional classroom. Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 9 Apr. 2026 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 1 May. 2026.

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