la
1the syllable used for the sixth tone of a diatonic scale.
(in the fixed system of solmization) the tone A.: Compare sol-fa (def. 1).
Origin of la
1Other definitions for la (2 of 6)
(used as an exclamation of wonder, surprise, etc.): La, sir, how you do go on!
Origin of la
2Other definitions for La (3 of 6)
lanthanum.
Other definitions for LA (4 of 6)
Louisiana (approved especially for use with zip code).
Other definitions for La. (5 of 6)
Louisiana.
Other definitions for L.A. (6 of 6)
Latin America.
Law Agent.
Library Association.
Local Agent.
Los Angeles.
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How to use la in a sentence
In the name of protecting passengers, however, tourists in Las Vegas are unable to take advantage of this service.
Why Do ‘Progressives’ Want to Ban Uber and AirBnB? | Adam Thierer, Christopher Koopman | December 30, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTIronically, what was bad for the boys in Havana provided a shot in the arm to the casino crowd in Las Vegas.
Will Hyman Roth Return to Havana With Normalized Relations? | John L. Smith | December 18, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTAnd acts like mambo king Pupi Campo and the energetic DeCastro Sisters made Las Vegas their new home.
Will Hyman Roth Return to Havana With Normalized Relations? | John L. Smith | December 18, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTBy the early 1960s, Las Vegas enjoyed an influx of casino employees with experience in Havana.
Will Hyman Roth Return to Havana With Normalized Relations? | John L. Smith | December 18, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTHis latest book is a short story collection, Even a Street Dog: Las Vegas Stories.
Will Hyman Roth Return to Havana With Normalized Relations? | John L. Smith | December 18, 2014 | THE DAILY BEAST
A body can't tell yit which one gwyne to fetch him at de las'.
Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, Complete | Mark Twain (Samuel Clemens)Dese las' skifts wuz full o' ladies en genlmen a-goin' over for to see de place.
Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, Complete | Mark Twain (Samuel Clemens)Brer Rabbit aint dar, en it tu'n out dat Brer Coon is de man w'at seed 'im las'.
Nights With Uncle Remus | Joel Chandler HarrisAn' he sayed somethin' las' night 'bout gittin' a whole lot uv money.
The Winning Clue | James Hay, Jr.After a while he turned to his own books and spent most of the day reading or in dictating to Las Cases.
Napoleon's Young Neighbor | Helen Leah Reed
British Dictionary definitions for la (1 of 6)
/ (lɑː) /
music a variant spelling of lah
British Dictionary definitions for la (2 of 6)
/ (lɔː) /
an exclamation of surprise or emphasis
Origin of la
2British Dictionary definitions for la (3 of 6)
Lao People's Democratic Republic
British Dictionary definitions for La (4 of 6)
lanthanum
British Dictionary definitions for LA (5 of 6)
Legislative Assembly
Library Association
local agent
Los Angeles
Louisiana
British Dictionary definitions for La. (6 of 6)
Louisiana
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Scientific definitions for La
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