laura

¹

[lahv-rah, lah-vruh]

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.

Laura

²

[lawr-uh]

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of laura¹

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

Example Sentences

Christine is survived by his wife of 43 years, Pat, and two twin daughters, Laura and Leslie, his first wife, Dianne, and stepson Chris.

From Los Angeles Times

Burnham told Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg that process would be an opportunity to have a "discussion about the internal management" of the party and that somebody from the north of England would be "great".

From BBC

Speaking on Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg, the defence secretary said his department would "play our part" in the task of ending asylum hotel use.

From BBC

Farage told the BBC's Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg programme that he would stop the boats within two weeks of passing laws that he says would allow him to deport migrants quickly.

From BBC

When asked how that would work, given the complexities and typical timelines of passing legislation, Farage told Laura Kuenssberg: "As soon as the law is in place. As soon as you have the ability to detain and deport, you'll stop it in two weeks."

From BBC