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
The Week Us, TheWeek, 30 Jan. 2026
And to bring the outside in, the main deck’s dining area has its own fold-down balcony for a fun alfresco twist.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 27 Jan. 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
An alfresco dining alcove has a spiral staircase to a private roof-deck.
—The Week Us, TheWeek, 30 Jan. 2026
And to bring the outside in, the main deck’s dining area has its own fold-down balcony for a fun alfresco twist.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 27 Jan. 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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Prescott also has vast outdoor activities with 950 miles of scenic trails and lakes for aquatic activities like kayaking and fishing.—
Paige Moore,
AZCentral.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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This year’s Winter Olympics take place in venues across the Italian Alps, with several outdoor events centered around the town of Cortina d’Ampezzo, which previously hosted the Olympics in 1956.—
Laura Paddison,
CNN Money,
10 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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Even plastic bags get woven into sleeping mats for residents who may be sleeping outside or don’t have a bed.—
Taylor O'Connor,
Kansas City Star,
13 Feb. 2026
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Campers are still left to cook their meals outside, but the van's lift-up tailgate provides plenty of overhead coverage.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
13 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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While the rest of the Orlando locker room will take some time off during the week-long break to prepare for the final stretch of the regular season, Richardson will be out west aiming to live up to the dunk contest legacy of his father.—
Jason Beede,
The Orlando Sentinel,
11 Feb. 2026
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After the latest drop of the Epstein files, Andrew and Sarah’s move out of Royal Lodge was accelerated, and both were out by February 2, just days after the release of the files and the damning content within them.—
Rachel Burchfield,
InStyle,
11 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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Many susceptible houseplants have close relatives grown outdoors that can serve as reservoirs for spores.—
Rachel Gillett,
Martha Stewart,
10 Feb. 2026
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The social and emotional value—especially when playing with others outdoors—teaches kids cooperation, communication, following directions, and the art of winning/losing gracefully.—
Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal,
Parents,
9 Feb. 2026
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“Alfresco.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alfresco. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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