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
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 Just one, however, opens up to a secluded outdoor shower for alfresco rinses. Tori Latham, Robb Report, 8 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 Additional amenities include two pools (indoor and outdoor), an indoor virtual golf studio, and a beach club with loungers and alfresco dining when the weather is warm. Katie Chang, AFAR Media, 22 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for alfresco
Recent Examples of Synonyms for alfresco
Adjective
  • During your stay, enjoy the sauna by the lake, lounge beneath a canopy of trees on the home’s outdoor deck, and look for birds using the telescope set up in the living room.
    Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 15 Oct. 2025
  • Middleton has subtly upped the ante with her wardrobe, dabbling in trendier takes on classic British staples, like wool separates, suiting, and outdoor apparel—specifically the barn jacket, which was a key piece in Queen Elizabeth II's and Prince Philip's winter wardrobes.
    Sam Reed, Glamour, 15 Oct. 2025
Adverb
  • Secure loose outdoor items and adjust plans as necessary so you're not caught outside.
    NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 12 Oct. 2025
  • At Apocalypse Ale Works, bring a few discs to practice your game with the disc golf baskets outside at this vibrant brewery.
    Erin Gifford, Southern Living, 12 Oct. 2025
Adverb
  • And his work ethic is unmatched out there.
    Matthew Fairburn, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025
  • The expansion included relocating two out-of-state businesses to the area through acquisitions.
    Kirsten Fiscus, Nashville Tennessean, 15 Oct. 2025
Adverb
  • Experts recommend showering after being outdoors.
    Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 10 Oct. 2025
  • These conditions are ideal for tailgating parties and dining outdoors.
    Lyndsay C. Green, Freep.com, 9 Oct. 2025

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“Alfresco.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alfresco. Accessed 16 Oct. 2025.

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