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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
Dotted with palm trees, the wraparound yard hosts a large swimming pool with a Baja shelf and a spillover spa, along with several spots ideal for alfresco lounging and entertaining. Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 29 June 2026 Shop cooling sheets for the upcoming heat, accent chairs for summer guests, and outdoor dining sets for alfresco dinners—all up to 82 percent off. Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 27 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
  • The agency also adopted additional security measures, such as surrounding the president with bullet-resistant glass at outdoor events.
    Bart Jansen, USA Today, 3 July 2026
  • White detailed a bizarre, almost miraculous weather event that saved the outdoor fight night just as things looked grim.
    Alejandro Avila OutKick, FOXNews.com, 3 July 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
  • Dominic Canzone and Randy Arozarena walked to load the bases with one out before Josh Naylor struck out swinging.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2026
  • Offices begin thinning out by Thursday, grills run through the weekend, and by Tuesday morning the out-of-office replies come down and the machine restarts.
    Alexander Puutio, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
Adverb
  • Retro Entertaining Features Bring an element of playfulness outdoors with retro entertaining features like bar carts, lawn games, or even a back porch bar.
    Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 July 2026
  • The flywheel does not need to be replaced every 3-5 years and can be installed outdoors, freeing up more space and cash for compute.
    Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 3 July 2026

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

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