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
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
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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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for alfresco
Adjective
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Secure loose outdoor items and adjust plans as necessary so you're not caught outside.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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Under that proposal, fees for outdoor dining would rise by nearly 32% in most neighborhoods and even more in special event zones.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Nov. 2025
Adverb
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Wait for 30 minutes after the final lightning or thunder before heading outside again.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Nov. 2025
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Eventually, all the singers and musicians joined forces on the ground outside, delighting onlookers and tourists alike.—
Virginia Chamlee,
PEOPLE,
8 Nov. 2025
Adverb
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Republicans in Congress also secured their lowest net approval rating on the issue in the poll out on Tuesday, with a 30 percent approval rating versus a 57 percent disapproval mark.—
Deputy News Editor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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Add a small bit of warm water, and use a nylon brush or sponge to clean the pan, inside and out.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
5 Nov. 2025
Adverb
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For even more coziness, consider lighting up the fire pit outdoors or stepping into the bubbling hot tub on the back deck.—
Lori Keong,
Architectural Digest,
6 Nov. 2025
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Place the pot in a sunny spot outdoors and keep the soil evenly moist.—
Sheryl Geerts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Alfresco.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alfresco. Accessed 21 Nov. 2025.
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