as in outdoor
of, relating to, or held in the open air
during the summer months, the theater company puts on a series of alfresco performances
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Recent Examples of alfresco
The Week Us, TheWeek, 30 Jan. 2026
And to bring the outside in, the main deck’s dining area has its own fold-down balcony for a fun alfresco twist.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 27 Jan. 2026
Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 10 Jan. 2026
The stellar food paired with the experience of dining alfresco with my family amongst breathtaking views was second to none.
—Andrea Waxman-Brecher, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Sep. 2025
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Adjective
An alfresco dining alcove has a spiral staircase to a private roof-deck.
—The Week Us, TheWeek, 30 Jan. 2026
And to bring the outside in, the main deck’s dining area has its own fold-down balcony for a fun alfresco twist.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 27 Jan. 2026
Adverb
Pair local oysters with seasonal cocktails while dining alfresco at King Street Oyster Bar.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 10 Jan. 2026
The stellar food paired with the experience of dining alfresco with my family amongst breathtaking views was second to none.
—Andrea Waxman-Brecher, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for alfresco
Adjective
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The San Francisco Department of Emergency Management advised the public to secure loose outdoor items, watch for falling branches, and use caution while driving or walking.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
17 Feb. 2026
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Indoor and outdoor coastal vibes near San Elijo State Beach, with daily happy-hour deals, are found at Waverly in Cardiff.—
Carlos Rico,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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Even plastic bags get woven into sleeping mats for residents who may be sleeping outside or don’t have a bed.—
Taylor O'Connor,
Kansas City Star,
13 Feb. 2026
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Campers are still left to cook their meals outside, but the van's lift-up tailgate provides plenty of overhead coverage.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
13 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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While the rest of the Orlando locker room will take some time off during the week-long break to prepare for the final stretch of the regular season, Richardson will be out west aiming to live up to the dunk contest legacy of his father.—
Jason Beede,
The Orlando Sentinel,
11 Feb. 2026
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After the latest drop of the Epstein files, Andrew and Sarah’s move out of Royal Lodge was accelerated, and both were out by February 2, just days after the release of the files and the damning content within them.—
Rachel Burchfield,
InStyle,
11 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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Be sure to dress in layers if outdoors.—
Bay Area Weather Report,
Mercury News,
17 Feb. 2026
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So go ahead and place a layer of heavy duty aluminum foil underneath your sleeping bag for a cozier night’s sleep outdoors.—
Darcy Lenz,
Southern Living,
17 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Alfresco.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alfresco. Accessed 18 Feb. 2026.
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