alfresco
Americanadverb
adjective
adjective
"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012Etymology
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
The 6,500-square-foot space includes an alfresco cocktail bar, a cannabis dispensary and a food-forward consumption lounge — each with its own point of entry.
From Los Angeles 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
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