alfresco
adjective or adverb
al·fres·co
al-ˈfre-(ˌ)skō 
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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.
Examples of alfresco in a Sentence
the restaurant's shaded terrace is highly recommended for those seeking to dine alfresco
during the summer months, the theater company puts on a series of alfresco performances
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Mina’s Egyptian heritage inspires the alfresco Beach House while Trabocchi offers an elevated eight-course Italian tasting menu at Seta su Luminara.
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Spencer Whaley, Forbes.com, 10 July 2025
Back at the resort, there are plenty of low-key options, including private art classes, alfresco s’mores, and Alphorn music.
—Sarah Bruning, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2025
Dinner is served under lit lanterns and an expansive starry sky; lunch is also alfresco, sheltered by the towering jungle palms.
—Sherrie Nachman, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
Outside, a vanishing-edge pool, pool house, putting green, and alfresco kitchen with fireplace turn up the resort vibes.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 24 June 2025
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Spencer Whaley, Forbes.com, 10 July 2025
Back at the resort, there are plenty of low-key options, including private art classes, alfresco s’mores, and Alphorn music.
—Sarah Bruning, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2025
Dinner is served under lit lanterns and an expansive starry sky; lunch is also alfresco, sheltered by the towering jungle palms.
—Sherrie Nachman, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
Outside, a vanishing-edge pool, pool house, putting green, and alfresco kitchen with fireplace turn up the resort vibes.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 24 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for alfresco
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“Alfresco.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/alfresco. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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