au lait
Americanadjective
adjective
Etymology
Origin of au lait
< French: literally, with the milk. See lact-
Example Sentences
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No matter if you call it moghli, riz au lait, sholezard, firni, put chai ko or arroz con leche, rice pudding is a veritable comfort for all.
From Salon ● Sep. 27, 2023
This month, Quinta Brunson, the star and creator of the hit sitcom “Abbott Elementary,” hosted the Billboard Women in Music awards ceremony wearing a structured Gaurav Gupta design the color of café au lait.
From New York Times ● Mar. 16, 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
Denis assured me they were not haunted, but when I stopped at a nearby coffee shop for cafe au lait and beignets, two local police officers laughed at me.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 29, 2016
She had just woken up and was having her breakfast: a croissant and café au lait delivered from downstairs.
From "Auggie & Me" by R. J. Palacio
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