Lao

[ lou ]

noun

, plural Laos [louz], (especially collectively) Lao

1. a member of a people of Laos and northern Thailand.
2. the Tai language of the Lao.

adjective

1. of or relating to the Lao or their language.

LAO

¹

abbreviation for

1. Laos (international car registration)

Lao

²

/ laʊ /

adjective

1. another name for Laotian

Word History and Origins

Origin of Lao¹

First recorded in 1880–85; from Lao Láo, a self-designation

Example Sentences

The hostel’s manager told the Associated Press that the two women were among more than 100 guests who received free shots of Lao vodka from the hostel.

From BBC

Casualties surged this week after a flash food caused by the typhoon on Tuesday wiped out the entire hamlet of Lang Nu in northern Vietnam’s Lao Cai province.

From Salon

The market has expanded dramatically since the Chinese company Lao Gan Ma introduced its sauce in the 1980s.

From Los Angeles Times

During the Vietnam War and unbeknownst to the American public, the CIA recruited Lao and Hmong people to fight the spread of communism throughout Southeast Asia.

From Seattle Times

But all is not lost: The restaurant subsequently announced that the chef has relocated to Flavor Lao Bowl in Renton, bringing the Lao portion of the menu along.

From Seattle Times