el
1 Americannoun
noun
noun
abbreviation
noun
Etymology
Origin of el
First recorded in 1905–10; by shortening
Vocabulary lists containing el
Example Sentences
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By analysing verified footage, social media posts and satellite imagery and comparing these with eyewitness accounts, we have identified at least five strikes that hit Hay el Sellom in quick succession.
From BBC • May 5, 2026
The narrow roads that run between tightly packed buildings in Hay el Sellom slowed rescue efforts.
From BBC • May 5, 2026
In the southern suburbs of Beirut, the neighbourhood of Hay el Sellom is barely recognisable.
From BBC • May 5, 2026
Las mejores localidades para los eventos de mayor demanda superan los 1000 dólares por entrada, pero las categorías de mayor precio representan aproximadamente el 5 % del stock total de entradas.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 2026
Lita called it “subirsele el muerto,” or, “dead person on you.”
From "The Last Cuentista" by Donna Barba Higuera
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