uta

[ yoo-tuh ]

noun

1. any of several iguanid lizards of the genus Uta, of the western U.S. and northern Mexico.

Word History and Origins

Origin of uta¹

< New Latin, probably Latinization of Ute

Example Sentences

Presiding Judge Uta Engemann said there was insufficiant evidence for a conviction, and prosecutors said they would appeal against Tuesday's verdict.

From BBC

Jill Schary Robinson, an accomplished writer whose father replaced Louis B. Mayer at MGM and whose son is UTA co-founder/CEO Jeremy Zimmer, has died.

From Los Angeles Times

Giles is in the -52kg class, which is packed with talent like Japan’s Uta Abe, who has proved a hard obstacle for Giles to overcome in the past and has been sweeping up medals lately.

From BBC

Robinson is survived by her son, UTA co-founder and Chief Executive Jeremy Zimmer, and her daughter, Johanna Simmel, as well as eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

From Los Angeles Times

A former talent agent at UTA and WME, Mattoo once represented emerging comedy writers and actors while acclimating to the “culture” of walking red carpets and attending afterparties.

From Los Angeles Times