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alfresco

American  
[al-fres-koh] / ælˈfrɛs koʊ /
Or al fresco

adverb

  1. outdoors; in the open air.

    to dine alfresco.


adjective

  1. outdoor.

    an alfresco café.

alfresco British  
/ ælˈfrɛskəʊ /

adjective

  1. in the open air

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Etymology

Origin of alfresco

First recorded in 1710–20; from Italian: “in the cool, in a cool place”; fresco

Example Sentences

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Led by Netanel and the members of her High Vibe Tribe, it’s a 90-minute alfresco experience that includes harp, flute, gongs, chimes, rain sticks, crystal bowls and other relaxing sound makers.

From Los Angeles Times

The couple’s 2001 alfresco nuptials were chronicled on the TLC series “A Wedding Story.”

From New York Times

I rarely eat alfresco — whether picnics or barbecues — as the risk of food poisoning goes up when food is taken outdoors.

From Salon

Scowling silently as Felix and his new friends laugh and smile their way through idyllic outings and alfresco dinners, Leon is a consummate stick in the mud.

From Los Angeles Times

In the wake of the coronavirus, the couple have enjoyed hosting alfresco gatherings with friends and family who they said often prefer to socialize outdoors.

From Los Angeles Times