Phrase Hound found 53 phrases and 312 compound words that contain au. The most common are listed below. Open au in the live search for definitions, filters, and the full list.
Phrases 53
- au pairOn a working basis by which work done by one party is rewarded by benefits (especially board and lodging) rather than by monetary remuneration.
- Port-au-PrinceThe capital city of Haiti.
- au contraireOn the contrary.
- Au TrainA township and unincorporated community therein, in Alger County, Michigan, United States.
- au revoirGoodbye; till we meet again.
- au naturelIn a natural state; without any artificial change; natural; also, done in a way to appear natural.
- au reservoirAu revoir.
- au faitBeing familiar with or informed about something.
- au gratinCovered with a crust of breadcrumbs (and often cheese) then browned under a grill.
- au jusPrepared or served in or with gravy made from its own juices.
- vol-au-ventA small circular piece of puff pastry with a hole for various fillings, such as mushrooms, prawns, fruit, cheese, etc.
- au go-goMisspelling of à gogo: In abundance, galore.
- au pairsplural of au pair: On a working basis by which work done by one party is rewarded by benefits (especially board and lodging) rather than by monetary remuneration.
- letter auSynonym of au (“a vowel found in Indic abugidas”).
- letters auplural of letter au: Synonym of au (“a vowel found in Indic abugidas”).
- pain au chocolatA French snack consisting of a pastry, normally similar to a croissant, with chocolate inside.
- café au laitA mixture of coffee and hot milk.
- baba au rhumA yeast cake soaked in a syrup containing rum.
- Port au Port EastA town in Newfoundland, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.
- au courantUp to date; informed about the latest developments; abreast.
- coq au vinA dish of chicken cooked with wine (usually red wine) along with accompaniments such as mushrooms, onions and garlic.
- pot-au-feuA thick soup of meat and vegetables cooked together in a large pot.
- Isle au HautA town in Knox County, Maine, United States, on an island of the same name in Penobscot Bay.
- Point au GaulA town in Newfoundland, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.
- Port au ChoixA town in Newfoundland, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.
Compound words 312
- AUKUSA security treaty between Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States; for the construction of nuclear submarines in Australia, and cooperation on cybersecurity and espionage technology; to contain the rise of China in the …
- authorThe originator or creator of a work, especially of a literary composition; or, one of the creators of a collaborative work.
- augustAwe-inspiring, majestic, noble, venerable.
- audioFocused on audible sound, as opposed to sight.
- bureauAn administrative unit of government; office.
- auditA judicial examination.
- auburnA dark reddish-brown colour, often used to describe hair colour.
- MacauA city, special administrative region, and peninsula in China, west of Hong Kong.
- PalauA country consisting of around 340 islands in Micronesia, in Oceania. Official name: Republic of Palau. Capital: Ngerulmud.
- plateauA largely level expanse of land at a high elevation; tableland.