au naturel

adjective

au na·​tu·​rel ˌō-ˌna-tə-ˈrel How to pronounce au naturel (audio)
-ˌna-chə-
1
: cooked or served plainly
2
a
: being in natural style or condition
b
: nude

Examples of au naturel in a Sentence

She wears makeup for special occasions, but otherwise prefers an au naturel look. for vacationers who prefer to be au naturel, the tropical resort features a secluded, private beach
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Word History

Etymology

French

First Known Use

1817, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of au naturel was in 1817

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Cite this Entry

“Au naturel.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/au%20naturel. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

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