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- [al-fres-koh]
- /ælˈfrɛs koʊ/
- /ælˈfreskəʊ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [al-fres-koh]
- /ælˈfrɛs koʊ/
Definitions of alfresco word
- adjective alfresco An alfresco activity, especially a meal, is one that takes place in the open air. 3
- adjective alfresco Alfresco is also an adverb. 3
- adjective alfresco in the open air 3
- adverb alfresco in the open air; outdoors 3
- adjective alfresco outdoor 3
- adverb alfresco out-of-doors; in the open air: to dine alfresco. 1
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Origin of alfresco
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 Alfresco
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
alfresco 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.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for alfresco
adv alfresco
- rustic — of, relating to, or living in the country, as distinguished from towns or cities; rural.
- outside — the outer side, surface, or part; exterior: The outside of the house needs painting.
- casual — If you are casual, you are, or you pretend to be, relaxed and not very concerned about what is happening or what you are doing.
- free — enjoying personal rights or liberty, as a person who is not in slavery: a land of free people.
- garden — Alexander, 1730?–91, U.S. naturalist, born in Scotland.
adj alfresco
- foreign — of, relating to, or derived from another country or nation; not native: foreign cars.
- farther — at or to a great distance; a long way off; at or to a remote point: We sailed far ahead of the fleet.
- out — away from, or not in, the normal or usual place, position, state, etc.: out of alphabetical order; to go out to dinner.
- outdoor — Also, outdoors. characteristic of, located, occurring, or belonging outdoors: an outdoor barbecue; outdoor sports.
- over — above in place or position: the roof over one's head.
Antonyms for alfresco
adj alfresco
- central — Something that is central is in the middle of a place or area.
- interior — being within; inside of anything; internal; inner; further toward a center: the interior rooms of a house.
- middle — equally distant from the extremes or outer limits; central: the middle point of a line; the middle singer in a trio.
- internal — situated or existing in the interior of something; interior.
- likely — probably or apparently destined (usually followed by an infinitive): something not likely to happen.
adverb alfresco
- indoors — in or into a house or building: We stayed indoors during the storm.
adjective alfresco
- indoor — occurring, used, etc., in a house or building, rather than out of doors: indoor games.
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