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Definition of alfresco

: taking place or located in the open air : outdoor, outdoors an alfresco lunch an alfresco café dining alfresco

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Synonyms & Antonyms for alfresco

Synonyms

open-air, out-of-door (or out-of-doors), outdoor (also outdoors), outdoorsy

Antonyms

indoor

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In addition to describing a type of dining, alfresco can also describe a kind of painting. The word fresco, which comes from the Italian adjective fresco, meaning "fresh," refers to a method of painting on fresh plaster. Although the "outdoors" sense of alfresco is by far the most common in current use, the term is sometimes used to describe painting done in the fresco manner - that is, on fresh plaster.

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Enjoy an alfresco dance performance when Ballet Arizona puts on its annual Ballet Under the Stars program every fall. Arizona Republic, azcentral, "100 free things to do in metro Phoenix," 17 Aug. 2019 Fifty years ago this month at the inaugural League to Save Lake Tahoe fashion show, 100 guests paid $15 per ticket for an alfresco fashion show and picnic-table box lunch. Catherine Bigelow, SFChronicle.com, "League to Save Lake Tahoe Fashion Show is true blue at 50," 14 Aug. 2019 So here are seven ways to enjoy the heck out of the Bay Area and beyond, from alfresco awesomeness to S.F. Pride Weekend to a rock star named Hootie. Jackie Burrell, The Mercury News, "7 awesome Bay Area things to do this weekend, June 28-30," 27 June 2019 We would’ve/could’ve, but decided to stop for an alfresco lunch at Breakwater Fish & Lobster Market, located right off the bike trail. Pamela Wright, BostonGlobe.com, "Cool cruising along the Cape Cod Rail Trail," 16 July 2019 Hot 100’ list this month), to name a few, but even on her days off, Culpo appreciates a good alfresco moment. Lucia Tonelli, ELLE Decor, "Here’s How Supermodel Olivia Culpo Throws Her Top-Notch Fourth of July Parties," 27 June 2019 An alfresco reception begins at 6 p.m. and the concert starts at 7. BostonGlobe.com, "Paddling, quilts, and a citizens academy," 26 June 2019 Amenities include a top-notch spa, an open-air yoga pavilion, several elegant restaurants with alfresco seating and an infinity pool. Alisha Prakash, USA TODAY, "9 remote resorts in Thailand: Luxurious seclusion for when you want to get lost," 20 June 2019 But at the mostly alfresco Arabian Tea House Café, the courtyard buzzes at brunch, as huge platters of Arab mezes and breads hit tables shaded by vines, and women in abayas gossip over pots of mint tea. Paul Brady, Condé Nast Traveler, "Andrew Zimmern's Back-Alley Tour of Dubai Dining," 18 Oct. 2018

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First Known Use of alfresco

1753, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for alfresco

Italian

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More Definitions for alfresco

alfresco

adverb

English Language Learners Definition of alfresco

: in the open air

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