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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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alfresco

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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
On the Mansion side of the property, the seasonal Ocean Terrace ranks as the resort’s signature restaurant, where guests can dine on oysters and other fare alfresco overlooking Cape Cod Bay. Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 23 June 2026 This 1889 Second Empire–style Victorian in the Gold Coast has a spacious roof terrace with a wrought-iron decorative railing, space for alfresco dining and lounging, and lake views. The Week Us, TheWeek, 22 June 2026
Adverb
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 Aperitivo transitions seamlessly into dinner; all are taken alfresco under the veranda’s shade. Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 15 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for alfresco
Recent Examples of Synonyms for alfresco
Adjective
  • Lovability was scored based on factors like the quality and quantity of venues such as restaurants, arts and entertainment sites, museums, outdoor experiences and nightlife.
    Finch Walker, USA Today, 23 June 2026
  • For outdoor shows, brands may provide guests and PR teams with items such as umbrellas, fans, water bottles, and hats.
    Laure Guilbault, Vogue, 23 June 2026
Adverb
  • In other words, the employers most exposed are those planning fresh cap-subject filings for workers abroad or otherwise outside protected existing H-1B status.
    Lorraine D'Alessio, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026
  • Amid the pandemic’s stop-and-start days, Korkejian would sometimes step outside after showering and let the sun dry the water from her skin.
    Andrea Domanick, Los Angeles Times, 29 June 2026
Adverb
  • Durable goods will also be out.
    Jason Gewirtz, CNBC, 25 June 2026
  • Shortstop Andruw Monasterio and catcher Connor Wong drew back-to-back one-out walks in the second; Eaton’s two-out RBI-single scored the former, but the latter was out at third on the throw from left-fielder and 2016 first overall pick Mickey Moniak.
    Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 24 June 2026
Adverb
  • If your cat or dog is outdoors and unprotected, fleas hitch a ride and come indoors with them.
    Arricca Elin SanSone, Southern Living, 23 June 2026
  • Because there is no test to determine that there’s cane toad intoxication present in a dog, veterinarians rely on owners to constantly monitor and supervise their pets when outdoors, especially in areas where cane toads could be present.
    Amaia Gavica, Miami Herald, 23 June 2026

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“Alfresco.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alfresco. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.

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