Definition of alfresconext
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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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
The rooftop terrace has an alfresco dining area alongside an outdoor kitchen. — Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 25 Sep. 2026 Diners spilled out of restaurants with alfresco seating, taking wine glasses into the street. — Nate Freeman, Vanity Fair, 25 Sep. 2026 Socialites also frequent La Terrasse Montaigne, the hotel's alfresco dining space lining Avenue Montaigne. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Sep. 2026 There’s banquette, high-top and bar seating inside and patio tables for alfresco sipping. — Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 25 Aug. 2026 For an alfresco evening, enjoy the restaurant’s expansive patio. — Nicole Schnitzler, Chicago Tribune, 24 Aug. 2026 For a vibrant alfresco experience, COYA City's courtyard provides lighter Peruvian dishes, ceviches, and superb cocktails, perfect for summer lunches. — Lela London, Forbes.com, 9 Aug. 2026
Adverb
If the weather is nice, dine alfresco by the water, facing the skyline, at Måsen. — Riza Cruz, Vogue, 29 Sep. 2026 This cash-only roadside restaurant serves everything from spring rolls to noodles, including pad Thai, with picnic benches to dine alfresco before heading into the Alaskan wilderness. — Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 23 July 2026 Fortunata's guests dining alfresco had a postcard view of the basilica and the bustling piazza, where teenagers canoodled on the edge of a fountain. — Natalie B. Compton The Washington Post, Arkansas Online, 19 July 2026 Dine alfresco on the front patio on nicer days; otherwise, the views over the Pacific are stunning inside the restaurant. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for alfresco
Adjective
  • The rainfall showers are glass, lending the feel of an outdoor shower.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Asha Indoor/Outdoor Area Rug If your patio is feeling sterile, layering in accents like an outdoor rug is the key to achieving a cozier vibe.
    — Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 6 Oct. 2026
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  • Now imagine that instead of getting all that electricity from the grid and putting pressure on the electricity system, the hotel could use some of the energy stored in the electric vehicles parked outside.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 4 Oct. 2026
  • The company disputes that 27 odor complaints since 2024 and 67 videos of work being done outside permitted hours referenced in a city staff report represent actual violations of the city’s noise, odor and operating hour rules.
    — Blanca Begert, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2026
Adverb
  • That’s the only real update beyond what has already been announced, including cornerback Xavier Lucas still being out after initially being deemed questionable earlier in the week.
    — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 4 Oct. 2026
  • Che cited an Associated Press report that Paxton, the Texas attorney general since 2015, took over 275 out-of-state trips while in office.
    — William Vaillancourt, Rolling Stone, 4 Oct. 2026
Adverb
  • Residents in the area are also being asked not to leave pet food outdoors or approach the animal to take photos.
    — Cecilio Padilla, CBS News, 29 Sep. 2026
  • Tender Herbs Many common herbs, like sage, lavender, and the mints, are cold hardy and can be left outdoors year-round.
    — Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 28 Sep. 2026

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“Alfresco.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alfresco. Accessed 7 Oct. 2026.

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