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
Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 27 Jan. 2026
One of her clients that was featured in Vogue decided to host their ceremony and an alfresco dinner on a Friday night, leaving Saturday as a day for a full-scale dance party.
—Shelby Wax, Vogue, 20 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
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
One of her clients that was featured in Vogue decided to host their ceremony and an alfresco dinner on a Friday night, leaving Saturday as a day for a full-scale dance party.
—Shelby Wax, Vogue, 20 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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Further clips show the leopard moving through deep snow in an outdoor area, with trees and boulders in the background.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
27 Jan. 2026
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Make sure outdoor animals have a warm, dry shelter, food, and unfrozen water available.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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There are also some clever design details, such as the hidden metal speaker grilles, a nod to Bang & Olufsen’s ethos of designing products outside in and inside out with an eye for detail.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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Secure loose outdoor items and adjust plans as necessary so you're not caught outside.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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Gaylord White, Lehman, Wilson housing projects created high square mountains; the avenue made the valley; trash bags cluttered together looked like out-of-place shrubbery.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Jan. 2026
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On Monday, a jury found Townsend guilty of endangerment and concealing a homicide, but the murderer is still out there.—
Jermont Terry,
CBS News,
28 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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Residents are urged to limit time outdoors, bundle up in layers and check on vulnerable neighbors and pets.—
Justin Lewis,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Frostbite and hypothermia are real threats and experts advise people to bundle up and limit time outdoors.—
Jen Guadarrama,
IndyStar,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Alfresco.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alfresco. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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