Pronunciation: /ɔ/

Definitions of AU

noun a chemical element with the symbol Au and atomic number 79, making it one of the higher atomic number elements that occur naturally

Example Sentences

A1 I like to swim at the beach in Australia.

A2 My friend bought an expensive necklace made of gold AU.

B1 The chemical symbol for gold is AU on the periodic table.

B2 The AU currency is used in Australia and is known for its stability.

C1 The AU Peace and Security Council plays a key role in resolving conflicts in Africa.

C2 The AU Commission is responsible for implementing the decisions of the African Union.

adjective pertaining to or made of gold

Example Sentences

A1 She has an au pair who helps take care of her children.

A2 The hotel room had a beautiful view of the au naturel beach.

B1 The restaurant served delicious dishes made with authentic au gratin cheese.

B2 The art gallery showcased avant-garde pieces that were truly au courant.

C1 The au fait journalist wrote a compelling article on the current political situation.

C2 The CEO was known for his au fait decision-making skills that led the company to success.

Examples of AU in a Sentence

formal The country code for Australia is AU.

informal Let's plan a trip to AU next summer.

slang AU is such a cool place to visit.

figurative The company's stocks are trending upwards like the AU symbol.

Grammatical Forms of AU

past tense

auditioned

plural

aus

comparative

more AU

superlative

most AU

present tense

au

future tense

will AU

perfect tense

have AUed

continuous tense

is AUing

singular

AU

positive degree

AU

infinitive

to AU

gerund

AUing

participle

AUed

Origin and Evolution of AU

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'AU' originates from the Latin word 'aurum' which means gold.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'AU' has come to be used as the chemical symbol for gold in the periodic table, representing its atomic number.