al fresco
/al ˈfrɛskəʊ
/adverb & adjective
In the open air: [as adjective]: an al fresco supper [as adverb]: in the unlikely event of some sunshine you can even dine al fresco...
- Hot bars, outdoor concerts, alfresco dining - it's the consummate summer-night city
- I have to take Anne to Lady Moor's alfresco luncheon.
- As alfresco dining commences, outdoor celebrations across the United States return, the beverage for which is a product of American ingenuity and sass.
Origin
Mid 18th century: Italian, literally 'in the fresh (air)'.