alfresco 1 of 2

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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alfresco

2 of 2

adverb

as in outside
in or into the open air the restaurant's shaded terrace is highly recommended for those seeking to dine alfresco

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Recent Examples of alfresco
Adjective
Squares throughout the city have alfresco seating with plenty of heaters and blankets. Sophie Friedman, AFAR Media, 27 Oct. 2025 The main house features floor-to-ceiling glass to take in the water views, with multiple balconies and decks for alfresco dining and lounging. Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 24 Oct. 2025 Just outside of town, Dot’s Diner hosts a regular alfresco Supper Club at the Shady Dell Vintage Trailer Park. Suzanne Wright, USA Today, 13 Oct. 2025 Make reservations to snag a seat in the intimate dining room or an alfresco table on the rocks by the water. Chrissie McClatchie, Travel + Leisure, 6 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for alfresco
Recent Examples of Synonyms for alfresco
Adjective
  • The team is named after their outdoor apparel line.
    Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025
  • For large numbers, use a shop vacuum to remove them, then empty into an outdoor trash container ASAP.
    Arricca Elin SanSone, Southern Living, 29 Oct. 2025
Adverb
  • After dinner, take your glass of wine outside for dessert—complimentary s’mores made by a campfire at the Kananaskis Mountain Lodge.
    Lisa Kadane, Travel + Leisure, 2 Nov. 2025
  • Fitton-Brown said the junta in Bamako won’t get any support from outside.
    Tim Lister, CNN Money, 2 Nov. 2025
Adverb
  • But a few days later, while everyone else was out, something strange happened.
    Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025
  • This cocktail of ingredients balances each other out seamlessly, and even shoppers can confirm.
    Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 29 Oct. 2025
Adverb
  • Tie up infested items in plastic bags and throw them away outdoors.
    Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 31 Oct. 2025
  • In July, Australian Cattle Dog puppy Claire was found locked in a crate outdoors and placed in direct sunlight on a 110+ degree day, per an Arizona Humane Society news release.
    Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025

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“Alfresco.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alfresco. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.

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