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
Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 24 Feb. 2026
Picture a waterfront bustling with bobbing fishing boats and the air tinged with the scent of fresh seafood, as San Hing Praya Street and Pak She Praya Road dish out alfresco dining scenes straight out of a sunset lover's dream.
—Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Feb. 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
There’s 6,800 square feet of interior space and 2,800 outdoor, which includes a rooftop terrace and an alfresco bonus kitchen.
—Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 24 Feb. 2026
Picture a waterfront bustling with bobbing fishing boats and the air tinged with the scent of fresh seafood, as San Hing Praya Street and Pak She Praya Road dish out alfresco dining scenes straight out of a sunset lover's dream.
—Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Feb. 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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There’s also the Downtown Mall, a walkable promenade lined with local boutiques, independent bookstores, and restaurants that encourage long afternoon hangs (the outdoor patio at Tilman’s is a local go-to, as is Smyrna just a few minutes walk away).—
Annie Daly,
Vogue,
10 Mar. 2026
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The rooms Each of the seven accommodations at Origins Astral is named after a planet and range from two to four bedrooms—these are villas, with an indoor-outdoor living area, plunge pool, and kitchen.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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For the duplex penthouses, there are no ramps or elevators inside, but both levels are accessible through the hallways outside.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Mar. 2026
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Planting outside too early can slow the plants down.—
Chris McKeown,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
7 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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There’s a ladies’ and a gentlemen’s flanking the stairwell on this upper entry level, each outfitted with a cold plunge, sauna, steam room, and showers inside and out.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 Mar. 2026
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Your brunch network will ask for this for every meet-up from here on out.—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
4 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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Most seedlings are planted outdoors after the last frost date.—
Nadia Hassani,
The Spruce,
3 Mar. 2026
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By 2023, county officials became alarmed at the nonprofit’s handling of the contracts and of the naloxone itself, some of which was being stored outdoors in 100-degree heat at Stamos-Buesig’s home — a condition that can render the medication ineffective.—
Jeff McDonald,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 Mar. 2026
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“Alfresco.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alfresco. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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