Alfresco

/ælˈfrɛskoʊ/ adverb, adjective

Definition

In the open air; outdoors, especially used to describe eating meals outside or outdoor entertainment.

Etymology

From Italian 'al fresco' (literally 'at the fresh'), where 'al' means 'at the' and 'fresco' means 'fresh' or 'cool.' The term originally referred to painting on freshly laid plaster, later broadened to mean outdoor activities.

Kelly Says

Alfresco started as an art term for painting on wet plaster, but Italians were so charmed by the idea of doing things 'in the fresh' that it became their word for any outdoor dining—and now it's everywhere!

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