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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
There’s banquette, high-top and bar seating inside and patio tables for alfresco sipping. — Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 25 Aug. 2026 For an alfresco evening, enjoy the restaurant’s expansive patio. — Nicole Schnitzler, Chicago Tribune, 24 Aug. 2026 Whether dinner or drinks, the lively courtyard is the place to be for alfresco dining. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Aug. 2026 Paved terraces and alfresco dining areas span the landscaped garden outdoors. — Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 18 Aug. 2026 For a vibrant alfresco experience, COYA City's courtyard provides lighter Peruvian dishes, ceviches, and superb cocktails, perfect for summer lunches. — Lela London, Forbes.com, 9 Aug. 2026 An outdoor sauna, hot tub, and cold plunge are enticing draws no matter the season, while an full alfresco dining set up and fire pit surrounded by lounge seating provide a comfy place to unwind and take in the surrounding views. — Bailey Berg, Architectural Digest, 15 July 2026 And, unlike an alfresco spritz, spritz nails can be worn year-round as a reminder of warmer nights. — Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 5 July 2026
Adverb
This cash-only roadside restaurant serves everything from spring rolls to noodles, including pad Thai, with picnic benches to dine alfresco before heading into the Alaskan wilderness. — Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 23 July 2026 Fortunata's guests dining alfresco had a postcard view of the basilica and the bustling piazza, where teenagers canoodled on the edge of a fountain. — Natalie B. Compton The Washington Post, Arkansas Online, 19 July 2026 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for alfresco
  1. outdoor
  2. outside
  3. out
  4. outdoors
Adjective
  • The superstar has been spotted out and about in Manhattan this week, popping up at various outdoor dining establishments.
    — Christian Allaire, Vogue, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Sandbag Saturday has evolved into a kind of outdoor third place, where the endorphin-releasing workout is only part of the draw.
    — Jenna Belhumeur, Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of outdoor
Adverb
  • Mishka Wilonski had just grabbed pizza from a nearby shop and was walking outside with a friend when the crash happened.
    — Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 1 Sep. 2026
  • The city still has residents without power, Melton said, as weatherheads — which protect wires outside — to their homes were damaged.
    — Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of outside
Adverb
  • Bohm has been out awaiting trial after his family posted $4 million bail.
    — Amanda Lee Myers, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Traffic lights were out at about 80 intersections, so city workers were using generators and placing stop signs at those intersections, the statement said.
    — Natalie Davies, Freep.com, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of out
Adverb
  • The prototype was assembled on location, installed outdoors, and left in place over several nights while its solar system charged the batteries.
    — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Beyond the basics like comfortable clothing and sturdy hiking shoes, campers often need tents, sleeping bags, camp chairs, lanterns, and coolers to stay comfortable outdoors.
    — Kaitlin Marks, Travel + Leisure, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of outdoors

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