Definition of ALFRESCO

alfresco

Adjective Satellite

  • in the open air
    • "an alfresco lunch"

Adverb

  • In the open air; outdoors.
  • outside a building

Adj

  • Outdoor, open to the atmosphere.

Adv

  • Outdoors; in fresh air.
  • Onto fresh plaster that is still moist.

Examples

  • As it was a sunny afternoon, we decided to dine alfresco on the patio.
  • Playing ALFRESCO is lovely until a gust of wind rearranges your tiles.
  • The walking district features many alfresco cafés.

Origin / Etymology

From Italian al fresco. Compare Spanish al fresco.

Synonyms

open-air, out of doors, outdoors, outside

Antonyms

indoors, inside

Scrabble Score: 13

alfresco: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
alfresco: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
alfresco: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 15

alfresco: valid Words With Friends Word