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• laura
  laura

  noun

  a monastery consisting formerly of a group of cells or huts for monks who met together for meals and worship.
• Laura
  Laura

  noun

  a female given name: from a Latin word meaning “laurel.”

laura

¹ American  

[lahv-rah, lah-vruh] / ˈlɑv rɑ, ˈlɑ vrə /

noun

Greek Orthodox Church.

1. a monastery consisting formerly of a group of cells or huts for monks who met together for meals and worship.

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Laura ² American  

[lawr-uh] / ˈlɔr ə /

noun

1. a female given name: from a Latin word meaning “laurel.”

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Etymology

Origin of laura

1720–30; < Medieval Greek laúra ( Greek: lane, passage)

Example Sentences

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laura Laura

I suppose she thought it was the correct thing. laura.

From Possession A Peep-Show in Paradise by Housman, Laurence

As I tell you, I always go to hear Mr. Moore; you can go and hear Canon Farrar. laura.

From Possession A Peep-Show in Paradise by Housman, Laurence

So now we shall be all together again. laura.

From Possession A Peep-Show in Paradise by Housman, Laurence

On Sundays, I still go to hear Mr. Moore. laura.

From Possession A Peep-Show in Paradise by Housman, Laurence

Mamma has not seen him: nor does she know his whereabouts. laura.

From Possession A Peep-Show in Paradise by Housman, Laurence

Uefa vice-president Laura McAllister is a former captain of Wales who played a leading role in getting the FAW to formally establish a national women's team in the 1990s.

From BBC ● Aug. 4, 2026

Laura, whose children are also going into Year 7, said she found it helpful to get trousers she had not bought from the school's official supplier checked.

From BBC ● Aug. 4, 2026

Laura Mora and Carlos Moreno direct the show’s last eight episodes.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 2, 2026

Raman also picked up a donation from former City Controller Laura Chick, who gained a reputation as a sharp critic of the status quo during her time at City Hall.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 1, 2026

“Well, if it isn’t the world’s biggest country music fans,” Laura Friendly yelled out to them.

From "Millionaires for the Month" by Stacey McAnulty