Ara

¹ American  

[ey-ruh, air-uh] / ˈeɪ rə, ˈɛər ə /

noun

Astronomy.

genitive

Arae

1. the Altar, a southern constellation between Triangulum Australe and Scorpius.

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ARA ² American  

1. Agricultural Research Administration.

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A.R.A. ³ American  

abbreviation

1. American Railway Association.

2. Associate of the Royal Academy.

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ARA ¹ British  

abbreviation

1. Associate of the Royal Academy

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Ara ² British  

/ ˈɑːrə /

noun

1. a constellation in the S hemisphere near Scorpius

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Etymology

Origin of Ara

From the Latin word āra altar

Example Sentences

"Our study provides a mechanistic understanding of how oral microbes in the gut can influence the brain and contribute to the development of Parkinson's disease," said Professor Ara Koh.

From Science Daily • Jan. 6, 2026

Hovnanian CEO Ara Hovnanian said that “buyers are definitely out there looking” but they are “hesitating at the moment” due to economic uncertainty.

From Barron's • Dec. 12, 2025

Pastor Ara Torosian, who filmed their arrest, disputes the Department of Homeland Security's claim that the couple were unlawfully present in the US.

From BBC • Nov. 21, 2025

In recent weeks, the city has drilled six new, deep dewatering wells, which have been pumping out 600 gallons of water a minute, said Ara Mihranian, Rancho Palos Verdes city manager.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 3, 2024

Several days later I was at Liszt's who was preparing for his ordination, and I recognized among the famous master's visitors the two women whom I had seen at Ara Coeli.

From My Recollections by Massenet, Jules