al fresco

al fres·co

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ahl fres-koh]
- /ɑl ˈfrɛs koʊ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ahl fres-koh]
- /ɑl ˈfrɛs koʊ/

Definitions of al fresco words

adverb al fresco out-of-doors; in the open air: to dine alfresco. 1
adjective al fresco outdoor: an alfresco café. 1
adverb al fresco in the open air 1
adjective al fresco Outdoors, in the open air. 0
adverb al fresco Outdoors, in the open air. 0

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Origin of al fresco

First appearance:

before 1745

One of the 47% newest English words

1745-55; < Italian: in the cool, in a cool place. See fresco

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Parts of speech for Al fresco

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Al fresco

al fresco popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 71% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

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Synonyms for al fresco

adv al fresco

outdoors — out of doors; in the open air: He's happiest when he's outdoors.
outside — the outer side, surface, or part; exterior: The outside of the house needs painting.
open-air — existing in, taking place in, or characteristic of the open air; outdoor: The orchestra gave three open-air concerts last summer.

All 3 Synonyms of al fresco