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la
1[ lah ]
noun
- the syllable used for the sixth tone of a diatonic scale.
- (in the fixed system of solmization) the tone A. Compare sol-fa ( def 1 ).
la
2[ law, lah ]
interjection
- (used as an exclamation of wonder, surprise, etc.):
La, sir, how you do go on!
La
3- lanthanum.
LA
4abbreviation for
- Louisiana (approved especially for use with zip code).
La.
5abbreviation for
- Louisiana.
L.A.
6abbreviation for
- Latin America.
- Law Agent.
- Library Association.
- Local Agent.
- Los Angeles.
La
1the chemical symbol for
- lanthanum
LA
2abbreviation for
- Legislative Assembly
- Library Association
- local agent
- Los Angeles
- Louisiana
La.
3abbreviation for
- Louisiana
la
4/ lɑː /
noun
- music a variant spelling of lah
la
5/ lɔː /
interjection
- an exclamation of surprise or emphasis
la
6the internet domain name for
- Lao People's Democratic Republic
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of la1
Example Sentences
“We’re going to stay with print as long as the demand is there,” the chipper De la Torre told me as we walked around the office.
When she recounts her life, De la Huerta speaks openly, often repeating details.
The company doesn’t lease its pieces a la carte, instead offering tailored whole-home packages with on-site setup.
When Laurie banged on the glass door, startling Kate and Jaclyn as they talked behind her back, it gave me flashes of wonderful terror a la “Real Housewives of New York’s” infamous Scary Island trip.
You can choose between an 8-course tasting menu, served at the chef’s counter or in the dining room, or an à la carte menu, available only in the dining room.
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