Ada

¹ American  

[ey-duh] / ˈeɪ də /

noun

Computers.

1. a programming language particularly suited to real-time applications: developed for use by the U.S. Department of Defense.

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Ada ² American  

[ey-duh] / ˈeɪ də /

noun

1. a city in central Oklahoma.

2. Douay Bible. Adah.

3. a first name: from a Germanic word meaning “noble.”

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ADA ³ American  

abbreviation

1. adenosine deaminase.

2. American Dental Association. null A.D.A.

3. American Diabetes Association. null A.D.A.

4. Americans for Democratic Action. null A.D.A.

5. Americans with Disabilities Act: a federal law prohibiting discrimination against people with physical or mental impairments and guaranteeing access to employment opportunities and access to state and local government programs and services, signed by President George H. W. Bush in 1990.

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A.D.A. ⁴ American  

Or ADA

abbreviation

1. American Dental Association.

2. American Diabetes Association.

3. Americans for Democratic Action.

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Ada British  

/ ˈeɪdə /

noun

1. a high-level computer programming language designed for dealing with real-time processing problems: used for military and other systems

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Etymology

Origin of Ada

Named after Augusta Ada (Byron), Countess of Lovelace (1815–37), English mathematician, who assisted Charles Babbage in developing a precursor of the modern computer

Example Sentences

Founded in Bologna in 1954 by an Italian corsetry maker named Ada Masotti, La Perla’s lingerie became high fashion.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 18, 2026

Despite reportedly running 400,000 simulations a day based on Clinton’s race against Donald Trump, and churning out detailed reports on how to reach voters, Ada and the former secretary of state’s campaign were ultimately unsuccessful.

From Salon • Apr. 13, 2026

Security guard Pascal Duvier, most recently infamous for allegedly scolding 11-year-old Ada Law at a hotel in São Paulo, is clearing the air.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

Skinner's reminder of Lyon's ability cannot be ignored as they boasted a side including 2018 Ballon d'Or winner Ada Hegerberg and USA World Cup winner Lindsey Heaps.

From BBC • Dec. 10, 2025

Ada had a look on her face to suggest that she felt terribly bad about something.

From "Where Things Come Back" by John Corey Whaley