adj, adv ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective

1. 1
   Outdoor, open to the atmosphere. not-comparable

   "The walking district features many alfresco cafés."

Adjective

1. 1
   in the open air wordnet

Adverb

1. 1
   Outdoors; in fresh air. not-comparable

   "As it was a sunny afternoon, we decided to dine alfresco on the patio."

2. 2
   Onto fresh plaster that is still moist. not-comparable

Adverb

1. 1
   outside a building wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

out of doorsoutdooropen airabroadaerialaeriform

Example

More examples

"The couple sat down for a charming alfresco dinner in the garden."

Etymology

From Italian al fresco. Compare Spanish al fresco.

Related phrases

al desko

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