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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

Hannah has lighted a fire in your room. laura.

From Possession A Peep-Show in Paradise by Laurence Housman

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 Laurence Housman

A few called on me: nobody I didn't wish to see. laura.

From Possession A Peep-Show in Paradise by Laurence Housman

And then, as I tell you, there was a crash and a shout; and that's all I know about it. laura.

From Possession A Peep-Show in Paradise by Laurence Housman

If she makes up her mind to a thing—— laura.

From Possession A Peep-Show in Paradise by Laurence Housman

The full interview with Laura Kuenssberg, Princess Diana: My Sister's Story, will be available on iPlayer from 16:00 and broadcast on BBC One at 18:30 BST on Sunday.

From BBC ● Sep. 20, 2026

Joaquin Phoenix, Jennifer Aniston, Laura Dern and Jason Momoa are part of a growing circle of celebrities, designers and stylists who are recycling clothes.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 19, 2026

But he is fiercely defending the accuracy of his claims, in interviews over the weekend, including with the BBC's Laura Kuenssberg.

From BBC ● Sep. 18, 2026

According to Laura Miller, Mandel expertly weaves together an interconnected cast of characters in this “lovely, meditative new novel.”

From Slate ● Sep. 17, 2026

Someone from Laura Friendly's office called early that morning and instructed the Porters to meet at First Bank of New York at ten o’clock.

From "Millionaires for the Month" by Stacey McAnulty