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LA

LA

3.4
A state in the southern United States on the Gulf of Mexico
  • noun
  • /ɛl eɪ/
translation icon : LA
  • Last summer, I took a road trip to LA to experience the vibrant culture.

Examples

  • So as I was saying, I was in LA last week.

  • And then I'm back to LA on my usual grind.

  • So yesterday we went to the LA Pride parade, right?

  • I went to an Eagles gig in LA to see the Eagles.

  • Yeah, I love the best churros in LA are at the LA Zoo.

  • Every year, many artists gather in LA for the film festival.

  • After moving to LA, she quickly fell in love with the beaches and the weather.

Synonyms

Louisiana
vsLA
491 1.0

A state in the southern United States by the Gulf of Mexico known for music, food, and festivals

is the short written form used instead of the full state name
La.
vsLA
2.3

A southern state in the United States on the Gulf of Mexico

is the same abbreviation written without a period
Pelican State
vsLA
  • US
4.8

A nickname for the United States state of Louisiana because the brown pelican is its state bird

refers to the state by a short postal abbreviation rather than a nickname

Idioms

a la mode
1 5.2

Served with ice cream on top or on the side

a la mode
7.4

In the current style that many people like

avant la lettre
  • Formal
9.9

Acting in a way that comes before people use the name or idea

hasta la vista
  • Informal
7.9

A casual way to say goodbye until you meet again

Vive la différence
9.9

A saying that celebrates differences between people or things

Compounds

fa la
3 9.9

A short series of simple syllables sung as a refrain

a la carte
1 5.1

A menu where each dish is ordered and priced separately

a la carte
1 4.3

Ordering food by choosing each dish and paying for it separately

fal la
9.9

A short part of a song made of nonsense syllables sung between lines

La Plata
6.7

A wide river mouth between Argentina and Uruguay where the Paraná and Uruguay rivers meet the Atlantic Ocean

La-La Land
  • Informal
8.1

A state of not knowing what is real, often with happy, silly ideas

lobster à la Newburg
9.9

A dish of lobster cooked in a rich cream sauce and served on toast or rice

Gilles de la Tourette syndrome
  • Specialized
6.5

A brain disorder that causes sudden unwanted movements and sounds, sometimes rude words

Rio de la Plata
5.2

A wide river mouth between Argentina and Uruguay where two rivers meet the ocean

Pays de la Loire
7.7

A region in western France on the Atlantic coast known for farms and old towns

Santa Cruz de la Sierra
6.1

A large city in central Bolivia with many companies and different cultures

Surface Forms

LA singular
LAs plural

Etymology

LA is an abbreviation for Louisiana. The state was named for the French king Louis, so a helpful way to remember it is 'land of Louis', and that's why LA refers to that southern U.S. state.