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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The music video, featuring footage of Anitta au naturel in various settings and stages of her life, creates a refreshing and lively collage. Natalia Cano, Billboard, 14 Mar. 2025 Patrick’s dad Arnold Schwarzenegger, who was at the premiere as well, praised his son’s performance on Instagram while also reacting to the nude scene, following his own au naturel debut in The Terminator (1984). Glenn Garner, Deadline, 23 Feb. 2025 But this is just the latest sign that pubic hair styles are swinging back toward au naturel. Erika W. Smith, Vogue, 15 Jan. 2025 Adding in pebbles gives it an au naturel aesthetic. Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 20 Nov. 2024 See All Example Sentences for au naturel

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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“Au naturel.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/au%20naturel. Accessed 4 Apr. 2025.

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