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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 Synonyms for alfresco
  1. outdoor
  2. outside
  3. outdoors
  4. out
Adjective
  • Sign up for the Outdoor Life Newsletter Get the hottest outdoor news and cutting-edge gear reviews.
    Bob McNally, Outdoor Life, 3 Jan. 2025
  • The parent of Wilson, Salomon and Arc’teryx, Amer has been riding a wave of enthusiasm over late summer stimulus efforts in mainland China, where the company is focused on finding growth as outdoor clothing and racket sports meet receptive consumers.
    Brendan Coffey, Sportico.com, 2 Jan. 2025
Definition of outdoor
Adverb
  • Valentyna, meanwhile, spent more than a week in the basement as fighting raged outside.
    Joanna Kakissis, NPR, 10 Jan. 2025
  • The South Coast Air Quality Management District has issued a wildfire smoke advisory, urging residents to stay indoors and use N95 or P100 respirators when going outside.
    Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
Definition of outside
Adjective
  • Meek also enjoyed the outdoors and playing football, and was a big supporter of the Auburn Tigers.
    Caroline Thayer, Fox News, 26 Dec. 2024
  • The heated outdoors lap pool offers a view of the crystal blue lake, while the spa draws visitors to its dry-heat lodge and eucalyptus steam room after a day on the slopes.
    Meira Gebel, Axios, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of outdoors
Adverb
  • Now that the album and visuals are finally out, Meléndez-Badillo says he was moved to tears by its message — delivered through Puerto Rican folk album, also known as música jíbara.
    Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2025
  • There are not many schools, there are not many institutions out there that are not looking to continually add at that spot.
    Jesse Temple, The Athletic, 7 Jan. 2025
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