ALFRESCO Synonyms: 27 Similar and Opposite Words

alfresco 1 of 2

adjective

al-ˈfre-(ˌ)skō

Definition of alfresco

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

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

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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

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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

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The country remains a popular destination among outdoor enthusiasts due to its Amazon Rainforest and incredible salt flats.

— Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 27 Aug. 2026
Many rely on agriculture for their livelihoods, though some have also turned to tourism as the region has become increasingly popular for outdoor activities like trekking and rafting – as well as for religious tourism.

— Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 27 Aug. 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

And while von Furstenberg gravitated to something more minimalist and streamlined for her look, there’s plenty of options out there for the more flamboyant sun-seekers, too.

— Margaux Anbouba, Vogue, 28 Aug. 2026
And, there are lots of studies out there that show many in my generation have stopped believing in the promise of the American Dream.

— Letters to the Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of out

Adverb

Kyiv region authorities said that air quality worsened because of the attacks and warned people in some areas to keep their windows closed and limit their time outdoors.

— Hanna Arhirova, Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 2026
Kyiv region authorities said that air quality worsened due to the attacks and warned people in some areas to keep their windows closed and limit their time outdoors.

— ABC News, ABC News, 28 Aug. 2026

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