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adjective

al-ˈfre-(ˌ)skō How to pronounce alfresco (audio)
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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adverb

al-ˈfre-(ˌ)skō How to pronounce alfresco (audio)
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
And, unlike an alfresco spritz, spritz nails can be worn year-round as a reminder of warmer nights. — Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 5 July 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 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 The outdoor Pergola Bar & Cafe with alfresco seating for 50 will make its debut July 1, as will the ground-level cocktail bar in the sushi area. — Linda Zavoral, Mercury News, 23 June 2026 Located on the beach, alfresco dining is a must; with a menu divided and designed for tasting, order a selection of dishes for the table to discover the decadent flavors of Champagne lobster rolls, ishiyaki, sashimi, and more. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 June 2026 Rawlinna and Kalgoorlie Travelers headed westbound stop at Rawlinna, the country’s largest sheep station, for an evening under the stars and an alfresco dinner, weather permitting. — Maryam Siddiqi, Travel + Leisure, 30 June 2026 This 46,000 square-foot outdoor addition creates an unparalleled entertainment complex, blending indoor and alfresco experiences. — Brad Japhe, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026 Meander the Madoo These winding garden paths in Sagaponack are where painter Robert Dash hosted friends like Willem de Kooning, Alex Katz, and James Schuyler for alfresco artists’ salons in the ’70s. — Lucy Boyle, Curbed, 1 July 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for alfresco
  1. outdoor
  2. outside
  3. out
  4. outdoors
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
Definition of outdoor
Adverb
  • Wait for 30 minutes after the most recent lightning or thunder before venturing outside.
    — STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 July 2026
  • Rinse again either outside or in the bathtub and allow to dry completely before putting in a new garbage bag.
    — Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 6 July 2026
Definition of outside
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
Definition of out
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
Definition of outdoors

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