au lait
Americanadjective
adjective
Etymology
Origin of au lait
< French: literally, with the milk. See lact-
Example Sentences
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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
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
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
Up before dawn, warmed by big bowls of cafe au lait, then three hours of picking before a casse-croute of a hot white wine and saucisson.
From New York Times ● Sep. 20, 2016
It is impossible to get real cafe au lait in this country!’
From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
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