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
Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 5 Jan. 2026
Starting at the top, the sundeck is geared toward alfresco entertaining with sun pads, a spa, a grill, and a waterslide.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 16 Dec. 2025
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
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Adjective
On the restaurant front, Nepenthe and Big Sur Roadhouse are two popular options that offer alfresco dining.
—Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 5 Jan. 2026
Starting at the top, the sundeck is geared toward alfresco entertaining with sun pads, a spa, a grill, and a waterslide.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 16 Dec. 2025
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for alfresco
Adjective
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And outdoor living spaces such as porches, patios and courtyards will help expand interior spaces, even in colder climates.—
Lew Sichelman,
Miami Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
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Don’t miss the on-site spa and refreshing outdoor pool—both rare amenities in this no-frills beach town.—
Liz Provencher,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Jan. 2026
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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But this game was back and forth for quite some time, including the ensuing Hurricanes drive as quarterback Carson Beck led the way on a 15-play touchdown series with a CharMar Brown rushing score from four yards out.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
9 Jan. 2026
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Trump has tested the boundaries of the law within the United States and out.—
Ross O'Keefe,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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For 12-year-old Dax Vestal, spending time outdoors is what his mother calls a good day.—
Karen Morfitt,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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In long-winter states up north, many parks light cross-country and snowshoe trails with torches or electric lights to keep people active outdoors even when workdays begin and end in the dark.—
Ginger Crichton,
Midwest Living,
9 Jan. 2026
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“Alfresco.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alfresco. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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