alfresco 1 of 2

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

2 of 2

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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Adjective
  • Frankfort, Kentucky, offers attractions beyond the State Capitol, including historical sites, distilleries, and outdoor activities.
    Hannah Pinski, The Courier-Journal, 26 July 2025
  • Besides country music and hot chicken, Nashville offers plenty of outdoor recreational activities and is in close proximity to beautiful state parks, cascading waterfalls and miles of hiking trails, making the region a premier destination for outdoor enthusiasts.
    Diana Leyva, The Tennessean, 26 July 2025
Adverb
  • And the versatile Hobbs can play outside or inside, but must clean up his missed tackle rate of 22.2%.
    Rob Reischel, Forbes.com, 22 July 2025
  • Short haired dogs and dogs with white hair and pink skin are most at risk, so limit their sun exposure and apply a pet-friendly sunscreen on their nose and ears at least 30 minutes before going outside.
    Cody Godwin, USA Today, 22 July 2025
Adjective
  • Millions of people across the United States have been advised to limit outdoors activity amid concerns over high air pollution levels.
    Matthew Robinson, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 July 2025
  • Between the downtown scene, arts culture, outdoors opportunities, there's a lot to envy and many equate the city with luxury.
    Shelby Slade, AZCentral.com, 14 July 2025
Adverb
  • Though with on again, off again tariff negotiations, there’s no guarantee of smooth sailing from here on out.
    Brandon Kochkodin, Forbes.com, 16 July 2025
  • Now that all of the nominations are out, this morning there are some initially eupeptic and caffeinated would-be contenders who just didn’t get any love from voters at the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences.
    Dominic Patten, Deadline, 15 July 2025
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“Alfresco.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alfresco. Accessed 31 Jul. 2025.

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