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Alfresco vs Courtyard - What's the difference?

alfresco | courtyard |

As an adjective alfresco

is outdoors, open to the atmosphere.

As an adverb alfresco

is outdoors; in fresh air.

As a noun courtyard is

an area, open to the sky, partially or wholly surrounded by walls or buildings.

alfresco

English

Alternative forms

* al fresco

Adjective

(-)
  • Outdoors, open to the atmosphere
    • The walking district features many alfresco cafés.

    Adverb

    (-)
  • Outdoors; in fresh air.
    • As it was a sunny afternoon, we decided to dine alfresco on the patio.

    courtyard

    English

    (wikipedia courtyard)

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • an area, open to the sky, partially or wholly surrounded by walls or buildings
    • She sat in the courtyard , enjoying the garden.

    See also

    * atrium * forecourt * court * yard