sala

[ sah-luh ]

noun

1. a large hall, living room, or reception room.

Word History and Origins

Origin of sala¹

First recorded in 1605–15; from Spanish: “living room, hall,” either from Old Provençal, from Germanic or directly from Germanic; salon

Example Sentences

Sala de Corte - Have you ever been to a steakhouse and felt like it was too old school or stuffy?

From Salon

Well, then you’ll love Sala de Corte, the slightly squished, very relaxed, steakhouse in Lisbon.

From Salon

Whatever the exact length, star Joaquin Phoenix didn’t stay to the end of the audience’s cheers — the actor was spotted exiting the Sala Grande theater after nine minutes of clapping.

From Los Angeles Times

Sala did not immediately respond to requests for comment.

From Los Angeles Times

Enea Sala’s boyhood portrayal of Edgardo segues to the young adult played by Leonardo Maltese, who believably retains something innocent yet troubled as we grapple with his fate.

From Los Angeles Times