alfresco 1 of 2

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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alfresco

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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
  • Properly secure any extension cords, which can be hard to see in the dark, and consider using outdoor lighting to increase visibility around potential trip hazards.
    Sarah Darby, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
  • Sign up for the Outdoor Life Newsletter Get the hottest outdoor news and cutting-edge gear reviews.
    Josh Honeycutt, Outdoor Life, 22 Nov. 2024
Definition of outdoor
Adverb
  • This supports our mission to get more people active and outside.
    The Editors, Outside Online, 18 Nov. 2024
  • Shand repeatedly insisted there was no one else outside, even as five more desperate Indians wandered to the vehicle from the fields, including one going in and out of consciousness.
    Ryan J. Foley, Twin Cities, 16 Nov. 2024
Definition of outside
Adjective
  • Check out the top performing outdoors products and the best deals available.
    Katie Hill, Outdoor Life, 21 Nov. 2024
  • The idea of cruising dirt roads here in Montana in near silence, with my arm around my wife or one of our dogs, is the exact experience this outdoors enthusiast can get excited about.
    Wes Siler, Outside Online, 24 Oct. 2024
Definition of outdoors
Adverb
  • Sam is putting herself out there in such a huge way for her.
    Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 10 Nov. 2024
  • Of course, everybody’s out there trying their hardest to play hard to win and make the play to win the game.
    Cam Inman, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
Definition of out
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