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alfresco

alfresco

5.5
Outside, usually for eating or other activities
  • adjective
  • /ælˈfrɛskoʊ/
translation icon : al aire libre
  • The restaurant has a beautiful terrace where guests can dine alfresco during the weekends.

This was a candlelit, very nice alfresco dining restaurant.

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Examples

  • We enjoyed a lovely dinner alfresco on the patio, surrounded by warm summer air.

  • This was a candlelit, very nice alfresco dining restaurant.

    I've Had It

  • The New York Post recommends celebrating the solstice by feasting alfresco, working outside or taking a long walk with bare feet.

  • On sunny days, the cafe sets up tables outside for customers to eat alfresco and enjoy the nice weather.

Synonyms

outside
vsalfresco
∞ 1.0

In the open air, not inside

is used especially for meals or social activities in the open air
outdoors
vsalfresco
80 1.0

In the open air, not inside a building

is used mainly for eating or activities in the open air
out of doors
vsalfresco
1 3.2

Outside in the open air, not inside a building

is used more for eating or leisure in the open air

Antonyms

indoors
95 1.0

To be inside a building rather than outside

Surface Forms

alfresco positive

Etymology

Alfresco comes from the Italian phrase al fresco, where al means 'in the' and fresco means 'fresh' or 'cool' air. So to eat or sit alfresco is to be 'in the fresh', that is, outside in the open air.