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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
1/ lɔː /
interjection
- an exclamation of surprise or emphasis
La
2the chemical symbol for
- lanthanum
la
3/ lɑː /
noun
- music a variant spelling of lah
LA
4abbreviation for
- Legislative Assembly
- Library Association
- local agent
- Los Angeles
- Louisiana
la
5the internet domain name for
- Lao People's Democratic Republic
La.
6abbreviation for
- Louisiana
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of la1
Example Sentences
“Since the start of 2021, the Chinese export of electric vehicles has gone up by 1,150%,” says Dr Cyrus de la Rubia, chief economist at Hamburg Commercial Bank.
Jeanne de la Motte, a noblewoman fallen on hard times, pretended to be French Queen and tricked a cardinal into giving her the necklace, without paying.
During the day, Zoox riders can view the sky through the sunroof, while at night the ceiling is illuminated with small, twinkling lights à la a starry sky.
Later, when Sarah Sherman expresses sadness for not having a Jan. 6 repeat, Jost appears regretful by her side while wearing a horned headdress, a la the QAnon Shaman.
I said it would be cool if the Sheriff’s Department blocked off Atlantic, but only if it allowed people to take it over, a la a block party.
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