au lait
Americanadjective
adjective
Etymology
Origin of au lait
< French: literally, with the milk. See lact-
Example Sentences
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Along with easy access to croissants and café au lait, our heroes have the benefit of not having to wax patriotic about a country in which they no longer live.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 4, 2025
Ten fingers, 10 toes, steady breathing, good tone, strong cry, no defects, two small café au lait spots on her thigh—just beauty marks.
From Slate • Nov. 26, 2023
In this class, Boris will demonstrate how to transform flour, butter and yeast into rich, buttery dough perfect for making Parisian brioche and pains au lait.
From Seattle Times • Jan. 20, 2022
Serve them with a bowl of cafe au lait for extra enjoyment.
From Salon • Jan. 10, 2022
I know she’s really worried because she hasn’t fixed me breakfast or café au lait.
From "Ninth Ward" by Jewell Parker Rhodes
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