Alfresco Definition

alfreskō, älfreskō
adverb
In the fresh air; outdoors.
Dining alfresco.
American Heritage
In the open air; outdoors.
Webster's New World

Outdoors; in fresh air.

As it was a sunny afternoon, we decided to dine alfresco on the patio.
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adjective
Taking place outdoors; outdoor.
An alfresco conference.
American Heritage
Outdoor.
Webster's New World

Outdoors, open to the atmosphere.

The walking district features many alfresco cafés.
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Origin of Alfresco

  • Italian al fresco in the fresh (air) al in the (a to, in) (from Latin ad ad–) (il the) (from Latin ille al-1 in Indo-European roots) fresco fresh

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

  • From Italian al (“at the”) + fresco (“cool”)

    From Wiktionary

Alfresco Sentence Examples

  • It's perfect for alfresco dining or attending open air concerts.

  • A slightly raised decking area is perfect for alfresco dining and gives sea glimpses through the houses to the bay below.

  • From alfresco dining on the beach to an intimate dinner on your own private patio.

  • The covered lanai has ceiling fan over table & chairs to enjoy dining alfresco.

  • Cabins are comfortable and spacious, and alfresco dining for all 48 passengers ensures that mealtimes are fresh and convivial.

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