Alfresco
/ælˈfɹɛs.koʊ/ adj, adv
adj, adv ·Uncommon ·Advanced level
Definitions
Adjective
- 1 Outdoor, open to the atmosphere. not-comparable
"The walking district features many alfresco cafés."
Adjective
- 1 in the open air wordnet
Adverb
- 1 Outdoors; in fresh air. not-comparable
"As it was a sunny afternoon, we decided to dine alfresco on the patio."
- 2 Onto fresh plaster that is still moist. not-comparable
Adverb
- 1 outside a building wordnet
Antonyms
All antonymsExample
More examples"The couple sat down for a charming alfresco dinner in the garden."
Etymology
From Italian al fresco. Compare Spanish al fresco.