lar

[lahr]

noun

plural

lares, lars 

1. (initial capital letter),  any of the Lares.

2. Zoology.,  white-handed gibbon.

LAR

¹

abbreviation

1. Libya (international car registration)

lar

²

/ lɑː /

noun

1. the singular of lares See lares and penates

lar

³

/ lɑː /

noun

1. dialect,  a boy or young man

Word History and Origins

Origin of lar¹

Borrowed into English from Latin around 1580–90

Word History and Origins

Origin of lar¹

from L(ibyan) A(rab) R(epublic)

Example Sentences

Actor Lar Park Lincoln, known for her time on ‘Knots Landing’ and mentoring aspiring actors, died this week at age 63.

From Los Angeles Times

Lar Park Lincoln, the actor known for her work in “Knots Landing” and “Friday the 13th Part VII” and establishing a studio to support upcoming talent, has died.

From Los Angeles Times

“Over her 45-year career, Lar left an unforgettable mark on Hollywood through her dynamic performances and dedication to mentoring aspiring actors,” the statement said.

From Los Angeles Times

The 46-year-old contemporary dance company will be presenting “Coltrane’s Favorite Things,” choreographed by Lar Lubovitch, and “Busk,” choreographed by Aszure Barton.

From Los Angeles Times

Firemen were called to fight a fire at the Lar Paulo de Tarso charity institution in Recife, capital of the Pernambuco state, at around 4:20 a.m.

From Reuters